ZIP Code 49460
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West Olive · Ottawa County · Michigan
- Population
- 8,126
- Median income
- $101,966
- Median home value
- $367,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.4%
- Land area
- 141.6 sq mi
57/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
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.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade 12
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49460?
39.0
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
9.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$367,700
Median Home Value
+67% vs state
1997
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
+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.
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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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