49080 ZIP Code
Plainwell, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49080 |
| City/Town: | Plainwell |
| County: | Allegan |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,516 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,451 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,011 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,682 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,100 |
| Land Area: | 77.4 sq miles
200.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4564, -85.5883 |
Population Information (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,516 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,664 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,852 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 712 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 796 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,375 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 630 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 818 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,704 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,101 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,658 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 957 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,581 | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,059 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 881 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 244 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $886 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,682 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,089 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 593 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,081 | 83.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,008 | 16.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,185 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 417 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,670 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,755 | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,001 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,985 | 17.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,038 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49080 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,451 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,254 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,631 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,011 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,334 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,840 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 476 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,198 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,835 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 735 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 270 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,637 | 94.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 177 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 57 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 101 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 464 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 171 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,120 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,054 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49080 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 279 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 94 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 449 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 579 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 689 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,054 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,134 | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,033 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 447 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 331 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49080 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,041 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 921 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 77 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 209 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 442 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49080 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 431 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,571 | 23.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 843 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 198 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 124 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 685 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,628 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 555 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 342 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 159 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,539 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,939 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,332 | 40.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 786 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49080 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,428 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,578 | 42.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,981 | 32.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 339 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 93 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 583 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49080 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,354 | 80.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 127 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 61 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 141 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 242 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 59 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 160 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 538 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49080 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 213 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 924 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,055 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 859 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,122 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 666 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 584 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 275 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 984 | 14.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49080 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 301 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,375 | 20.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,453 | 51.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,130 | 16.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 415 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49080 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,176 | 68.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 906 | 14.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 335 | 5.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 161 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 304 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 176 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49080 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 217 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,843 | 30.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,551 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,478 | 24.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49080 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 417 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 378 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 719 | 14.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 878 | 17.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,411 | 27.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 884 | 17.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 383 | 7.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49080 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,403 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $482 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $886 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,089 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,472 | 57.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,282 | 21.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 751 | 12.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,486 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,956 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,123 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49080 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,247 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,470 | 23.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,848 | 61.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 719 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,071 | 17.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49080 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,511 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 167 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 147 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,652 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 705 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 840 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,196 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 724 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,325 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,919 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 166 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,037 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 716 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49080 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,005 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,363 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 456 | 33.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 812 | 59.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 231 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 95 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49080 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,339 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 177 | 680.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 177 | 680.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 177 | 680.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 62 | 238.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 45 | 173.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49080 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,804 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,158 | 95.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 646 | 4.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 321 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 78 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 229 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49080 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,089 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,679 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Plainwell, MI49080