49401 ZIP Code — Allendale, MI
Ottawa County, Michigan
ZIP code 49401 is located in Allendale, Michigan, within Ottawa County. It covers approximately 31.91 square miles and serves a population of 28,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616/231.
About ZIP code 49401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $278,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $69,468. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
28,358
population
31.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Allendale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49435 Marne (6 mi)
49428 Jenison (6.4 mi)
49404 Coopersville (6.5 mi)
49534 Grand Rapids (7.5 mi)
49464 Zeeland (8.1 mi)
49426 Hudsonville (9 mi)
49460 West Olive (9.1 mi)
49417 Grand Haven (9.8 mi)
49418 Grandville (10.3 mi)
49448 Nunica (11 mi)
49403 Conklin (11.2 mi)
49504 Grand Rapids (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,358 |
| Population density | 889 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9792 |
| Longitude | -85.9383 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 616/231 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 32.1% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 35.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 26.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
28,358
Population
889
People per sq mi
21.5
Median age
$69,468
Median household income
$25,328
Per capita income
$278,200
Median home value
$1,143
Median monthly rent
54.5%
Home ownership
27.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
5,065
Housing units
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
517
Under 5
598
454
5–9
526
620
10–14
719
2,757
15–19
3,194
4,207
20–24
4,875
1,153
25–34
1,335
869
35–44
1,007
932
45–54
1,081
416
55–59
482
493
60–64
572
495
65–74
573
180
75–84
208
44
85+
51
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,502 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 23,856 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,551 | 5.5% |
| Median age | 21.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,651 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,144 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 827 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 537 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 490 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 455 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 32.1% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 35.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 26.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $69,468 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
39.4%
$300k–$500k
35.0%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,143 |
| Owner occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter occupied | 45.5% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 50.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 29.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 40.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 41.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,438 | 41.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 766 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,835 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,217 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,360 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 969 | 11.7% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 62.5% | 66.1% |
| Married | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 280 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 188 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,715 | 10.7% |
| High school | 1,537 | 9.6% |
| College / grad school | 12,241 | 76.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.7%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Construction
7.2%
Professional & management
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Other services
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 25.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
27.2%
Under 18 years
1.6%
18 and over
33.0%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.2% |
| Retirement income | 14.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 16.9% |
| High cholesterol | 16.7% |
| Diabetes | 4.6% |
| Heart disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 1.4% |
| Asthma | 13.9% |
| Arthritis | 12.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 2.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 24.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 711 | 3.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.6% |
| Public insurance | 15.2% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,243 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 248 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 165 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 63 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,784 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 27,641 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 23,207 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 143 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 574 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 335 | 58.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5,477 | 19.3% |
| Italian | 2,789 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,590 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 707 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 319 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 269 | 0.9% |
| German | 217 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 164 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 97 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.1% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49401
What city is ZIP code 49401 in?
ZIP code 49401 is primarily assigned to Allendale, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49401 in?
ZIP code 49401 falls within Ottawa County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49401?
27% of residents in ZIP code 49401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49401?
ZIP code 49401 has an estimated population of 28,358 residents, with a density of 889 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49401?
The median home value in ZIP code 49401 is $278,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49401?
The median household income in ZIP code 49401 is $69,468, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49401 in?
ZIP code 49401 observes the EST timezone.