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Spring Lake, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49456

Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,581
288/sq mi
$92,672
Median income
$340,200
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spring Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
288
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49456 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan, home to 18,581 residents across 64.5 square miles, a density of 288 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49456 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,672 (26% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $56,005. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $340,200 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,261 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ottawa County, so you can benchmark 49456 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Lake, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49456.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49456, Spring Lake, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,581

Population

64.5

Area (sq mi)

288

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49456?

46.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,672

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$56,005

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49456 ranks nationally

Spring Lake, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,672 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,678

Total Housing Units

8,690

Occupied Units

988

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$340,200

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,261

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49456 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 168
2021 +11.9% 188
2022 +11.5% 209
2023 +14.3% 239
2024 +7.4% 257

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 419 business establishments in ZIP 49456, employing approximately 6,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $327,300,000.

419

Businesses

6,887

Employees

$327.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 53 12.7%
Manufacturing 49 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 44 10.5%
Construction 40 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 32 7.6%
Retail trade 29 6.9%
Wholesale trade 23 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.0%
Finance and insurance 17 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Educational services 9 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49456 vs 49444 →

ZIP 49456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49456 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49456 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49444 Muskegon, MI 29,456 6.2 mi
49448 Nunica, MI 3,410 6.1 mi
49417 Grand Haven, MI 29,183 5.7 mi
49415 Fruitport, MI 6,480 5.7 mi
49441 Muskegon, MI 36,308 7.7 mi
49440 Muskegon, MI 953 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

49423 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,977
49424 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,760
49426 standard
Hudsonville, MI
Pop: 33,244
49417 standard
Grand Haven, MI
Pop: 29,183
49464 standard
Zeeland, MI
Pop: 27,481
49428 standard
Jenison, MI
Pop: 25,420

Related Areas

Ottawa County Spring Lake, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49456 in? ▼
ZIP code 49456 (Spring Lake) is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. Ottawa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ottawa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49456? ▼
ZIP code 49456 in Spring Lake, MI has a population of 18,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49456 is $92,672, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49456 is $340,200, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49456 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49456? ▼
ZIP code 49456 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 6,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49456? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49456 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Other services (except public administration) (53), Manufacturing (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49456? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49456 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49456? ▼
In ZIP code 49456, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49456? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49456 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49456? ▼
In ZIP code 49456, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49456 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.