ZIP Code 49460

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West Olive · Ottawa County · Michigan

Population
8,126

57/sq mi

Median income
$101,966

▲ 34% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$367,700

▲ 32% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.4%

Median age 39

Land area
141.6 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49460 in West Olive, Michigan has a population of 8,126. The median household income is $101,966, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $367,700, 32% above the US average. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49460 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 141.6 square miles in West Olive, Ottawa County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,126 residents, producing a population density of 57 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49460 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49460 sits at $101,966 (39% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $55,645. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $367,700 (67% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49460 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ottawa County, so you can benchmark 49460 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49460

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49460.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49460, West Olive, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,126

Population

141.6

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49460?

39.0

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$101,966

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$55,645

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,612

Total Housing Units

3,184

Occupied Units

428

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$367,700

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

1997

Median Year Built

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

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

+18.4%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49460 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 161
2021 +9.1% 176
2022 +19.6% 211
2023 +3.0% 217
2024 +18.4% 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 132 business establishments in ZIP 49460, employing approximately 1,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,123,000.

132

Businesses

1,029

Employees

$80.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 28.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.1%
Wholesale trade 12 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.1%
Retail trade 7 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.0%
Utilities 3 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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 49460 vs 49417 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49417 Grand Haven, MI 29,183 5.4 mi
49424 Holland, MI 44,760 6.5 mi
49464 Zeeland, MI 27,481 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49460 in?
ZIP code 49460 (West Olive) 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 49460?
ZIP code 49460 in West Olive, MI has a population of 8,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49460?
The median household income in ZIP 49460 is $101,966, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49460?
The median home value in ZIP 49460 is $367,700, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49460 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49460?
ZIP code 49460 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49460 are: Construction (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49460?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49460 increased by 18.4% 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 49460?
In ZIP code 49460, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 49460?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49460 is 22.3 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 49460?
In ZIP code 49460, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49460 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Olive, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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