| City: | Macatawa, Michigan |
| County: | Ottawa County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:03:53 AM |
| Population: | 72 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 616 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.7690, -86.2034 |
| Land Area: | 0.087 sq mi |
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Macatawa sits on a narrow strip of land between Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, just south of Holland, Michigan. It's a tiny community of 72 year-round residents living in 33 households. But the landscape tells a different story: 135 housing units total, with 97 of them (72%) used only seasonally. This is cottage country, and the post office serves the summer crowd.
The Macatawa post office maintains 222 PO Boxes for those 33 permanent households. That's a 6.7-to-1 ratio. Most of those boxes belong to seasonal homeowners who need a place for mail during the summer months. Since this is a PO Box Only Zone, there's no alternative. Everyone here picks up their own mail.
Street names tell the history. Waukazoo Trail and Maksaba Trail use names from the Ottawa people who lived here first. Crescent Walk, Interlake Walk, and Grove Walk suggest the pedestrian-scaled paths of a Victorian-era resort. Nearly all the homes (134 of 135 units) were built before 1939. This isn't a new subdivision. It's a preserved piece of Michigan's lakeside resort tradition.
The demographics match the setting. Per capita income runs to $173,858, and 73.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. With a median age of 33.5, it's younger than typical resort communities. These aren't retirees. They're professionals with summer cottages passed down through families or purchased as weekend retreats from Chicago, Grand Rapids, and Detroit.
Street names blend Native American heritage (Waukazoo, Maksaba) with lakeside resort vocabulary (Shore, Lakeside, Interlake) and pedestrian 'walks' typical of Victorian cottages.
ZIP Code 49434 has 72 residents and 33 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.7% male and 40.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5%, which is higher than the state average (5.6%).
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| 2020 Population: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 130Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 827.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $178,942Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 96 | 130 |
| Decennial Census | 20 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 72 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.5
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 24.5
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 50 | 73.53% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 13.24% |
| Asian: | 7 | 10.29% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.94% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 59.72% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 29 | 40.28% | 24.5 years |
| Total: | 72 | 100% | 33.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 117 | 90.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 10.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 130 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 130 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $178,942, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $178,942. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 83.2%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (44.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $178,942 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 89 | 83.18% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 18 | 16.82% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 25.84% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 40 | 44.94% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 26 | 29.21% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 89 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (64.71% with a mortgage, 35.29% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 33 | 64.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 35.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 53.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 44 | 46.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 95 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
In 2024, 65.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 9.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 22.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 12.15% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 52 | 48.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 16.82% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 107 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 70 | 65.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 130 | 91.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 12 | 8.45% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 142 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 49434 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 87 people with an annual payroll of $3,089,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 795Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $561,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,089,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 87Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49434 is located in Ottawa County, Michigan, within the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24340) and Michigan's 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 774,160 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 49434. It covers 0.087 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 774,160Source: Census |
| MSA: | Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.087 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3281.19, 8457.8 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49434 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.