| City: | Douglas, Michigan |
| County: | Allegan County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:03:33 AM |
| Population: | 1,031 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 269 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.6441, -86.2010 |
| Land Area: | 1.501 sq mi |
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Douglas sits on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Allegan County, Michigan. With a median age of 59.8 years and a year-round population of 1,031, this is a retirement and vacation community where older residents far outnumber working families. Only 18 residents are under 18 years old. The community attracts affluent retirees and second-homeowners, with median home values at $470,500 and 66% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no standard street delivery across the 1.8 square mile community. The Douglas post office maintains 831 PO Boxes for 520 occupied households, an adoption rate of 1.6. The extra boxes serve seasonal homeowners (360 of the 952 total housing units are used seasonally or occasionally), businesses, and surrounding areas. One rural carrier route serves addresses outside the immediate downtown area.
Douglas shares its waterfront with neighboring Saugatuck, forming a twin-city resort destination. Street names like Lakeshore Drive (8 delivery points), Ferry Street, Water Street, and Mariners Cove tell the story of a maritime community. Center Street has the most delivery activity with 21 ZIP+4 records, many with apartment and suite numbers. Blue Star Highway, the scenic coastal route, runs through town with 11 delivery points.
The community's seasonal character shapes everything. Of 952 total housing units, 432 sit vacant. Most of those (360 units, or 38% of all housing) are seasonal properties. Year-round residents tend to own rather than rent, with 442 owner-occupied homes versus just 78 rentals. The population is 95% white, and 97% were born in the United States.
With 84 business establishments employing 604 workers, Douglas punches above its weight economically. Many residents work from home (17%), and others commute along the lakeshore. Median household income is $95,417, well above Michigan averages. The town maintains its small-village character despite this prosperity, covering less than 2 square miles along the lakeshore.
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Douglas, MI 49406Street names highlight Douglas's lakefront identity with Lakeshore Drive, Mariners Cove, Ferry Street, Water Street, and Harbor Court serving a compact waterfront community.
ZIP Code 49406 has 1,031 residents and 520 households (average 1.98 persons per household). The median age is 59.8 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,031Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,085Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 686.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $102,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 520Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $497,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 609 | 810 | 778 | 799 | 845 | 869 | 687 | 740 | 710 | 702 | 702 | 781 | 922 | 1,085 |
| Decennial Census | 884 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,031 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59.8
Male Median Age: 58.6
Female Median Age: 60.6
| 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 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 30 | 48 | 57 | 77 | 74 | 55 | 37 | 16 | 2 |
| Female | 11 | 8 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 34 | 45 | 67 | 70 | 45 | 32 | 23 | 12 |
| Total | 29 | 23 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 44 | 55 | 82 | 102 | 144 | 144 | 100 | 69 | 39 | 14 |
| White: | 978 | 94.77% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 30 | 2.91% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.87% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 0.78% |
| Total: | 1,032 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 555 | 53.83% | 58.6 years |
| Females: | 476 | 46.17% | 60.6 years |
| Total: | 1,031 | 100% | 59.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,051 | 96.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.37% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 2.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.76% |
| Total Population: | 1,085 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,055 | 97.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 30 | 2.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $102,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $48,750 (90.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,792. Family households earn a median of $147,813 versus $64,643 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,170). By gender, male median income is $121,683 and female is $95,893, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $25,790 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,750 | $46,121 | $45,750 | $49,615 | $56,313 | $55,104 | $73,571 | $82,917 | $92,708 | $81,667 | $86,750 | $96,406 | $95,417 | $102,500 |
| Median Family Income | $73,542 | $62,885 | $65,673 | $66,923 | $74,583 | $70,556 | $79,653 | $94,196 | $117,813 | $110,000 | $135,068 | $145,833 | $145,000 | $147,813 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,313 | $33,167 | $29,318 | $30,833 | $34,643 | $46,528 | $47,386 | $49,000 | $69,000 | $67,083 | $61,250 | $67,321 | $62,143 | $64,643 |
| Median Male Income | $65,781 | $55,313 | $43,846 | $45,313 | $0 | $47,153 | $52,857 | $54,122 | $62,656 | $91,719 | $103,250 | $114,000 | $118,229 | $121,683 |
| Median Female Income | $22,292 | $35,556 | $38,958 | $40,972 | $0 | $33,889 | $37,375 | $68,783 | $71,910 | $71,858 | $81,858 | $88,899 | $94,318 | $95,893 |
| Employed: | 462 | 48.13% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 0.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 492 | 51.25% |
| Total: | 960 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 264 | 57.14% |
| Service: | 96 | 20.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 63 | 13.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 4.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 3.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 462 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $497,100, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $255,700 (105.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $825 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,118. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.84% (42.23% with a mortgage, 57.77% free-and-clear) and renters 3.16% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 48.96%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,400 | $232,700 | $240,400 | $246,700 | $289,500 | $305,800 | $341,900 | $345,300 | $366,100 | $371,700 | $363,900 | $377,200 | $470,500 | $497,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 52.94% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 8 | 47.06% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $825 | $806 | $1,042 | $1,033 | $1,179 | $0 | $1,306 | $1,115 | $1,118 | $1,100 | $1,536 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 220 | 40.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 301 | 55.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 17 | 3.16% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 538 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 538 | 51.04% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 516 | 48.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,054 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 948 | 89.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 93 | 8.82% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 1.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,054 | 100% |
In 2024, 63.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.58%). College enrollment is 31.78%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.33% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 0.22% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 127 | 13.97% |
| Some college, no degree: | 161 | 17.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 39 | 4.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 367 | 40.37% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 210 | 23.10% |
| Total: | 909 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 904 | 99.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 577 | 63.48% |
| Private Insurance: | 762 | 58.35% |
| Public Insurance: | 481 | 36.83% |
| No Insurance: | 63 | 4.82% |
| Total: | 1,306 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,243 | 95.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 37 | 34.58% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 33.64% |
| College or graduate school: | 34 | 31.78% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 68.22% |
ZIP Code 49406 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 86 business establishments, employing about 551 people with an annual payroll of $23,723,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,000Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 86Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,634,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $23,723,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 551Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49406 is located in Allegan County, Michigan, within the Holland, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26090) and Michigan's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49406. It covers 1.501 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.219 sq mi.
| 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: | 1.501 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.219 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: | 2622740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Douglas city; MichiganSource: Census |
ZIP Code 49406 is in the Saugatuck Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.