49344 ZIP Code — Shelbyville, MI

Allegan County, Michigan

ZIP code 49344 is located in Shelbyville, Michigan, within Allegan County. It covers approximately 31.02 square miles and serves a population of 3,896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49344

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 $260,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,779. 36% 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.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,896

population

31.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelbyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49070 Martin (3.8 mi) 49348 Wayland (7.1 mi) 49080 Plainwell (8 mi) 49333 Middleville (9.1 mi) 49328 Hopkins (9.9 mi) 49078 Otsego (10.7 mi) 49046 Delton (11.6 mi) 49323 Dorr (13.5 mi) 49316 Caledonia (13.6 mi) 49058 Hastings (14 mi) 49010 Allegan (14.5 mi) 49060 Hickory Corners (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,896
Population density	126 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	31.02 sq mi
Water area	2.38 sq mi
Latitude	42.5926
Longitude	-85.5880
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	35.2%	37.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	36.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	21.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,896

Population

126

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$79,779

Median household income

$36,188

Per capita income

$260,600

Median home value

$1,034

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,712

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

118

108

10–14

109

117

15–19

117

20–24

238

25–34

239

209

35–44

210

211

45–54

212

151

55–59

153

185

60–64

187

331

65–74

333

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	817	21.0%
18 and over	3,079	79.0%
65 and over	848	21.8%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,509	84.7%
Two or more races	298	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	246	5.9%
Black or African American	60	1.4%
Other race	25	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	37.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	36.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	21.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	28.4%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$79,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,600
Median rent / month	$1,034
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.3%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	862	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	344	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	210	14.1%
Households with children under 18	369	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	514	34.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	18.9%
Married	50.7%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	3.3%	3.7%
Divorced	17.5%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	6.5%
Kindergarten	73	9.2%
Elementary school	373	46.9%
High school	220	27.7%
College / grad school	77	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.7%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Professional & management 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,713	95.3%
Spanish	124	3.3%
Other Indo-European	110	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,714	95.3%
Born in same state	3,709	95.2%
Born in different state	3,263	83.8%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	182	4.7%
Not a US citizen	51	28.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	757	19.4%
French	434	11.1%
Italian	409	10.5%
Arab	133	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	65	1.7%
Dutch	16	0.4%
Polish	10	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49344

What city is ZIP code 49344 in?

ZIP code 49344 is primarily assigned to Shelbyville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49344 in?

ZIP code 49344 falls within Barry County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49344 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49344?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49344 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49344?

ZIP code 49344 has an estimated population of 3,896 residents, with a density of 126 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49344 in?

ZIP code 49344 observes the EST timezone.