49080 ZIP Code — Plainwell, MI

Allegan County, Michigan

ZIP code 49080 is located in Plainwell, Michigan, within Allegan County. It covers approximately 77.44 square miles and serves a population of 15,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49080

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,451. 42% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49080 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,516

population

77.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49080 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49080

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49080. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49070 Martin (5.2 mi) 49078 Otsego (7.6 mi) 49344 Shelbyville (8 mi) 49004 Kalamazoo (8.5 mi) 49083 Richland (9.1 mi) 49060 Hickory Corners (9.9 mi) 49046 Delton (10.1 mi) 49007 Kalamazoo (12.2 mi) 49006 Kalamazoo (12.4 mi) 49009 Kalamazoo (13.3 mi) 49328 Hopkins (14.2 mi) 49001 Kalamazoo (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,516
Population density	200 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	77.44 sq mi
Water area	2.15 sq mi
Latitude	42.4768
Longitude	-85.5762
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	37.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	36.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

15,516

Population

200

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$71,451

Median household income

$34,565

Per capita income

$209,100

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

5,674

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

352

Under 5

360

393

5–9

403

679

10–14

696

311

15–19

319

404

20–24

414

842

25–34

862

1,038

35–44

1,063

819

45–54

839

473

55–59

484

781

60–64

800

1,017

65–74

1,042

435

75–84

446

121

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,302	21.3%
18 and over	12,214	78.7%
65 and over	3,184	20.5%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,637	93.3%
Two or more races	464	3%
Black or African American	177	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	171	1.1%
Other race	101	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	0.4%
Asian	57	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	37.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	36.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$71,451

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,100
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.6%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	5.0%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,472	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	380	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	751	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,486	24.4%
Households with children under 18	1,956	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,123	34.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	16.8%
Married	61.6%	58.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.2%
Widowed	2.5%	11.6%
Divorced	11.5%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	167	4.8%
Kindergarten	147	4.2%
Elementary school	1,652	47.1%
High school	705	20.1%
College / grad school	840	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 23.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	724	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,804	95.4%
Spanish	60	0.4%
Other Indo-European	42	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,339	98.9%
Born in same state	15,313	98.7%
Born in different state	12,992	83.7%
Foreign born	26	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	177	1.1%
Not a US citizen	87	49.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2,007	12.9%
French	1,846	11.9%
Italian	1,126	7.3%
Arab	873	5.6%
German	170	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	76	0.5%
Polish	69	0.4%
Irish	36	0.2%
Dutch	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49080

What city is ZIP code 49080 in?

ZIP code 49080 is primarily assigned to Plainwell, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49080 in?

ZIP code 49080 falls within Allegan County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49080 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 49080 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49080 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49080 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49080?

ZIP code 49080 has an estimated population of 15,516 residents, with a density of 200 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49080?

The median home value in ZIP code 49080 is $209,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 49080 in?

ZIP code 49080 observes the EST timezone.