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Allegan County
Douglas, MI
49406
49406 ZIP Code — Douglas, MI
Allegan County, Michigan
ZIP code 49406 is located in
Douglas ,
Michigan ,
within Allegan County .
It covers approximately 1.50 square miles and serves a population of
781 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 269 .
About ZIP code 49406
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 $377,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($96,406) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 49406 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
781
Population density
521 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
1.50 sq mi
Water area
0.22 sq mi
Latitude
42.6441
Longitude
-86.2010
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
269
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.6%
37.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
36.4%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
31.7%
21.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
11.7%
4.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$96,406
Median household income
$377,200
Median home value
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 78 10.0% 18 and over 703 90.0% 65 and over 230 29.4% Median age 56.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 715 87.6% Two or more races 59 7.2% Hispanic or Latino 35 4.3% Other race 3 0.4% Black or African American 2 0.2% Asian 1 0.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.6%
37.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
36.4%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
31.7%
21.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
11.7%
4.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 0.5% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 2.0% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 10.3% $75k–$100k 23.0% $100k–$150k 22.0% $150k–$200k 7.1% $200k+ 20.0% Median income $96,406
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $377,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.1% Renter occupied 3.9% Vacant 53.3% Single-family detached 82.3% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 1.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 13.2% 2000–2009 13.9% 1990–1999 14.7% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 5.3% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 30.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 20.4% 3 bedrooms 42.8% 4 bedrooms 22.5% 5+ bedrooms 9.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 51.3% 3 or more 15.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 93.9% Electricity 5.6% Propane / LP gas 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 228 55.7% Cohabiting couple 33 8.1% Male householder, no spouse 87 21.3% Female householder, no spouse 61 14.9% Households with children under 18 43 10.5% Households with seniors (65+) 199 48.7% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.1% 20.1% Married 55.8% 67.2% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 1.8% 3.9% Divorced 12.3% 8.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
20.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.4% Bachelor's or higher 66.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 18 40.0% High school 11 24.4% College / grad school 16 35.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Professional & management
16.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.6% Service 20.5% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 1.5% Production & transportation 2.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.2% Government 3.8% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.2% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.0% Work from home 24.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 14.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.5% Retirement income 39.4% Supplemental Security 0.7% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.8% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 39.2% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 34.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.5% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 17.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.4% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 6.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 76.1% Cholesterol screening 95.7% Teeth loss 9.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 4.1%
Disability % Any disability 6.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.1% 65 and over 16.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.1% Public insurance 39.8% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 732 93.7% Spanish 12 1.6% Other Indo-European 4 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 1.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 770 98.6% Born in same state 770 98.6% Born in different state 516 66.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 11 1.4% Not a US citizen 9 81.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 159 20.4% English 92 11.8% French 64 8.2% Polish 51 6.5%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 9 1.2% German 4 0.5% Irish 3 0.4% Arab 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49406
What city is ZIP code 49406 in?
ZIP code 49406 is primarily assigned to Douglas, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49406 in?
ZIP code 49406 falls within Allegan County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49406?
67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 49406 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49406 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49406 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 49406 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49406 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 49406 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 49406 in?
ZIP code 49406 observes the EST timezone.
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