49401 ZIP Code, Allendale, MI
49401 is a ZIP code in Allendale, Michigan in Ottawa County. It covers 32 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49430, 49404 and 49435. 29,674 people live here in 8,987 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. With about 930 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $74,880, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 21.8, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Allendale, MI
- County: Ottawa County
- Land area: 32 sq mi
- Population: 29,674
- Median household income: $74,880
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,674 |
| Households | 8,987 |
| Median household income | $74,880 |
| Income per person | $28,337 |
| Median age | 21.8 |
| Homeowners | 57.3% |
| Median home value | $321,500 |
| Median rent | $1,114 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 31.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.7% |
| $50–75K | 20.2% |
| $75–100K | 17.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.3% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.5% |
| 10–19 | 23.9% |
| 20–24 | 31.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 7.3% |
| 45–54 | 6.1% |
| 55–64 | 8.1% |
| 65–74 | 4.0% |
| 75+ | 1.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.3% |
| Owned outright | 17.0% |
| Rented | 39.9% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 50.2% |
| Townhome | 10.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.1% |
| 5–19 units | 18.5% |
| 20+ units | 6.2% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 49401
299 business establishments with 3,794 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 61
- Retail Trade: 33
- Accommodation and Food Services: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Manufacturing: 19
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49430 — Lamont CDP, MI (3.8 mi)
- 49404 — Coopersville city, MI (5.9 mi)
- 49435 — Lamont CDP, MI (7 mi)
- 49428 — Jenison CDP, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49426 — Hudsonville city, MI (8.7 mi)
- 49534 — Walker city, MI (8.7 mi)
- 49464 — Zeeland city, MI (9.3 mi)
- 49448 — Nunica CDP, MI (9.9 mi)
Areas that include 49401
- Allendale, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ottawa County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Ottawa County
- No. 1 of 17: lowest median age in Ottawa County
- No. 1 of 17: fastest population growth in Ottawa County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49401 in?
- 49401 is a Allendale, MI mailing address. By land area, 73% lies inside Allendale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49401 in?
- 49401 is in Ottawa County.
- What is the population of 49401?
- About 29,674 people (±426), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 29,598.
- What is the median household income in 49401?
- $74,880 (±$5,630), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49430 (3.8 mi, Lamont), 49404 (5.9 mi, Coopersville), 49435 (7 mi, Lamont), 49428 (7.4 mi, Jenison), 49426 (8.7 mi, Hudsonville) and 49534 (8.7 mi, Walker).
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