49401 ZIP Code
Allendale, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49401 |
| City/Town: | Allendale |
| County: | Ottawa |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,358 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,468 |
| Per Capita Income: | $14,824 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,820 |
| Median Home Value: | $278,200 |
| Land Area: | 31.9 sq miles
82.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9776, -85.9586 |
Population Information (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,358 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,139 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,219 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 21.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,115 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 980 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,339 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,951 | 21.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,082 | 32.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,488 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,876 | 6.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,013 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 898 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,065 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,068 | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 388 | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 95 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $278,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,143 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,820 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,256 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 564 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,501 | 54.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,755 | 45.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,891 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 124 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 192 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,245 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,484 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,183 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,673 | 27.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 990 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,468 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,662 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,646 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $14,824 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,043 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,839 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,170 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,571 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,554 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,720 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 555 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,651 | 90.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 537 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 490 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 455 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,144 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 827 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,388 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,090 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 245 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 427 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 382 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 523 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 563 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 977 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,591 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,203 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,521 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 713 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 356 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,114 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 820 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 205 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,008 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 206 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,045 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 75 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,143 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,662 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 322 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,966 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 457 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 141 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 859 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,069 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,852 | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,653 | 16.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 356 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 284 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.2% | 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 (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,512 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,337 | 89.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,295 | 15.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 752 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,531 | 91.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,007 | 12.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,171 | 14.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 187 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 309 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 220 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,479 | 50.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 964 | 10.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 195 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 549 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 941 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 878 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 480 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 334 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,618 | 29.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,131 | 24.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,537 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 831 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 450 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 436 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 155 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 237 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 384 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 13 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 313 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,794 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,301 | 26.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,558 | 40.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 841 | 9.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,084 | 73.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,601 | 19.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 73 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 90 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 115 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 198 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,267 | 15.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,387 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,404 | 41.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 117 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 219 | 4.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 525 | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,774 | 39.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,575 | 35.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 194 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,599 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $554 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,143 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,256 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,438 | 41.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,703 | 20.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,835 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,217 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,360 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 969 | 11.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,449 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,153 | 62.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,632 | 31.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 44 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 598 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,908 | 77.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,961 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 280 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 188 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,715 | 10.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,537 | 9.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 12,241 | 76.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,822 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 711 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,264 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,208 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 97 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,705 | 77.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 406 | 18.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,622 | 62.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,550 | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,394 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,091 | 57.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 698 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,784 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 574 | 401.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 574 | 401.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 574 | 401.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 89 | 62.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 28.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 184 | 128.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 10.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,243 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,349 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 894 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 521 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 183 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 155 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,256 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,129 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
Allendale, MI49401