49227 ZIP Code — Allen, MI

Hillsdale County, Michigan

ZIP code 49227 is located in Allen, Michigan, within Hillsdale County. It covers approximately 25.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49227

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,171. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49227 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,194

population

25.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49252 Litchfield (5.3 mi) 49082 Quincy (6.9 mi) 49274 Reading (7.6 mi) 49250 Jonesville (9.6 mi) 49242 Hillsdale (10.4 mi) 49241 Hanover (13.3 mi) 49255 Montgomery (13.4 mi) 49245 Homer (14 mi) 49036 Coldwater (14.5 mi) 49266 Osseo (14.8 mi) 49092 Tekonsha (14.9 mi) 49232 Camden (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,194
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	25.65 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	41.9528
Longitude	-84.7679
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,194

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$52,171

Median household income

$27,965

Per capita income

$157,800

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

458

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	22.3%
18 and over	928	77.7%
65 and over	225	18.8%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,122	92.4%
Two or more races	40	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.6%
Other race	20	1.6%
Black or African American	11	0.9%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$52,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,800
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	28.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	50.1%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	51	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	105	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	65	14.2%
Households with children under 18	138	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	36.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	15.0%
Married	46.5%	56.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	12.9%
Divorced	19.5%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	134	56.3%
High school	52	21.8%
College / grad school	43	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.7%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 38.6%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,111	93.0%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,166	97.7%
Born in same state	1,159	97.1%
Born in different state	901	75.5%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	28	2.3%
Not a US citizen	12	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	160	13.4%
Italian	131	11%
English	58	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	4.2%
Polish	20	1.7%
Irish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	87.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49227

What city is ZIP code 49227 in?

ZIP code 49227 is primarily assigned to Allen, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49227 in?

ZIP code 49227 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49227?

22% of residents in ZIP code 49227 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49227?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49227 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 49227 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49227 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49227 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49227 in?

ZIP code 49227 observes the EST timezone.