49453 ZIP Code — Saugatuck, MI

Allegan County, Michigan

ZIP code 49453 is located in Saugatuck, Michigan, within Allegan County. It covers approximately 10.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49453

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $443,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($94,931) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 49453 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,746

population

10.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saugatuck	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49408 Fennville (6.5 mi) 49423 Holland (8 mi) 49419 Hamilton (9.9 mi) 49424 Holland (13.1 mi) 49450 Pullman (13.3 mi) 49090 South Haven (16.9 mi) 49464 Zeeland (17.8 mi) 49010 Allegan (18.6 mi) 49056 Grand Junction (18.9 mi) 49460 West Olive (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,746
Population density	265 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	10.38 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	42.6606
Longitude	-86.1781
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	37.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	36.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	21.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,746

Population

265

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$94,931

Median household income

$56,127

Per capita income

$443,400

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,842

Housing units

50.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

115

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

189

25–34

159

116

35–44

261

45–54

220

117

55–59

60–64

227

65–74

191

148

75–84

124

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	466	17.0%
18 and over	2,280	83.0%
65 and over	739	26.9%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,551	89.6%
Hispanic or Latino	100	3.5%
Two or more races	78	2.7%
Other race	60	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	1%
Asian	28	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	37.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	36.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	21.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k+ 17.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	17.9%
$200k+	17.8%
Median income	$94,931

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 40.3%

$500k–$1M 27.5%

$1M+ 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$443,400
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	41.5%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.5%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	657	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	172	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	208	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	144	12.2%
Households with children under 18	264	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	484	41.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	15.6%
Married	52.9%	66.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	8.6%
Divorced	12.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 21.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 28.4%

Graduate / professional 21.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.7%
Kindergarten	76	16.3%
Elementary school	160	34.3%
High school	90	19.3%
College / grad school	118	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Professional & management 10.1%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Retail trade 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Public administration 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.9%
Government	2.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	75.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	16.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,602	94.8%
Spanish	46	1.8%
Other Indo-European	30	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,659	96.8%
Born in same state	2,608	95.0%
Born in different state	1,651	60.1%
Foreign born	51	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	87	3.2%
Not a US citizen	44	50.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	362	13.2%
English	270	9.8%
French	236	8.6%
Arab	71	2.6%
Polish	63	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	1.6%
Dutch	28	1%
German	19	0.7%
Norwegian	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49453

What city is ZIP code 49453 in?

ZIP code 49453 is primarily assigned to Saugatuck, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49453 in?

ZIP code 49453 falls within Allegan County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49453 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 49453 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49453 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49453 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49453?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 49453 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49453 in?

ZIP code 49453 observes the EST timezone.