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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 49010 has 18,183 residents and 6,963 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.7%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	18,183Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	18,175Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	19,735Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	116.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$74,370Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,963Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$216,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.56Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	17,725	17,558	17,741	17,628	17,856	17,523	17,701	17,603	18,001	17,494	18,170	18,457	18,394	18,175
Decennial Census	17,374	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,183	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41

Male Median Age: 40

Female Median Age: 42.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	564	583	625	615	487	559	617	549	577	541	601	641	676	658	377	264	140	115
Female	506	549	576	585	435	529	538	537	505	533	611	682	685	573	447	300	199	204
Total	1,070	1,132	1,201	1,200	922	1,088	1,155	1,086	1,082	1,074	1,212	1,323	1,361	1,231	824	564	339	319

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,309	91.16%
Black:	313	1.75%
Hispanic:*	745	4.16%
Asian:	111	0.62%
American Indian:	114	0.64%
Hawaiian:	7	0.04%
Other:	292	1.63%
Total:	17,891	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	9,189	50.54%	40.0 years
Females:	8,994	49.46%	42.3 years
Total:	18,183	100%	41.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,653	97.13%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	85	0.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	233	1.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	204	2.40%
Total Population:	18,175	100%
Total Native Population:	17,738	97.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:	437	2.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $74,370, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $26,764 (56.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,590. Family households earn a median of $82,250 versus $42,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,833). By gender, male median income is $61,962 and female is $45,722, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,240 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$47,606	$46,602	$48,013	$47,085	$50,811	$52,005	$54,619	$56,111	$58,780	$56,158	$61,117	$68,649	$72,361	$74,370
Median Family Income	$56,049	$53,850	$55,011	$53,075	$59,180	$60,663	$63,958	$63,750	$67,066	$64,586	$68,690	$73,451	$82,932	$82,250
Median NonFamily Income	$29,936	$30,495	$32,043	$29,656	$32,196	$34,077	$36,028	$37,012	$37,663	$32,940	$35,666	$40,584	$41,682	$42,417
Median Male Income	$43,544	$43,947	$44,762	$45,795	$45,724	$45,167	$47,723	$48,817	$49,547	$52,127	$55,406	$57,778	$61,534	$61,962
Median Female Income	$36,391	$36,591	$36,194	$39,472	$37,717	$36,923	$36,840	$38,717	$38,371	$38,169	$39,906	$43,381	$43,348	$45,722

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,336	56.47%
Unemployed:	274	1.86%
Not In Labor Force:	6,151	41.67%
Total:	14,761	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,510	30.11%
Service:	1,281	15.37%
Sales and Office:	1,484	17.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,131	13.57%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,930	23.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,336	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $216,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $96,400 (80.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,000. The median gross rent is $1,147, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $458 (66.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $299. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.76% (59.17% with a mortgage, 40.83% free-and-clear) and renters 14.24% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.47%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$120,100	$113,300	$105,900	$103,000	$108,300	$115,200	$117,800	$129,700	$138,500	$143,800	$148,800	$173,100	$204,200	$216,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	16	1.68%
$500 to $999:	263	27.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:	482	50.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:	99	10.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	94	9.85%
Total:	954	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$689	$726	$758	$773	$777	$793	$797	$848	$848	$804	$903	$959	$1,061	$1,147

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,399	50.75%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,345	35.01%
Renter Occupied:	954	14.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,698	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,698	91.53%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	620	8.47%
Total Housing Units:	7,318	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,118	83.60%
Multi-Family Units:	587	8.02%
Other Units:	613	8.38%
Total Housing Units:	7,318	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 19.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.40%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.15%). College enrollment is 16.11%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	301	2.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	541	4.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,203	41.09%
Some college, no degree:	2,863	22.61%
Associate's degree:	1,235	9.75%
Bachelor's degree:	1,937	15.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	583	4.60%
Total:	12,663	100%
High school or higher:	11,821	93.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,520	19.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	12,327	59.70%
Public Insurance:	7,436	36.01%
No Insurance:	885	4.29%
Total:	20,648	100%
Has Health Insurance:	19,763	95.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	11.0%	10.0%	10.4%	10.4%	11.0%	8.6%	9.1%	8.0%	7.7%	6.1%	7.9%	7.8%	7.5%	6.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	253	7.36%
Kindergarten:	282	8.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,346	39.15%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,003	29.17%
College or graduate school:	554	16.11%
Total:	3,438	100%
Early Childhood:	535	15.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,631	76.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Allegan, Michigan
Counties:	Allegan County[Primary] Van Buren County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:00:28 AM
Population:	18,183 [See All]
Area Code:	269
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.5277, -85.8591
Land Area:	156.592 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/49010/zip-code-49010.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,709Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	395Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,855Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,826Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	484Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	340Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$83,751,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$269,380,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,620Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Holland, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:	26090Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:	156.592 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	6.648 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	8457.8 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2601260Source: Census
Place Name:	Allegan city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 49010 in Allegan, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 49010

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49010

Sources & References