49460 ZIP Code — West Olive, MI

Ottawa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49460 is located in West Olive, Michigan, within Ottawa County. It covers approximately 51.76 square miles and serves a population of 8,987 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.

About ZIP code 49460

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($94,310) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

8,987
population
51.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49460 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
West Olive Acceptable
West Olive Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49424 Holland (5.8 mi) 49417 Grand Haven (6.4 mi) 49464 Zeeland (8.5 mi) 49401 Allendale (9.1 mi) 49456 Spring Lake (11.4 mi) 49448 Nunica (12 mi) 49426 Hudsonville (12.3 mi) 49404 Coopersville (12.5 mi) 49423 Holland (13.1 mi) 49428 Jenison (13.3 mi) 49435 Marne (14.9 mi) 49415 Fruitport (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 8,987
Population density 174 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 139
Geography
Land area 51.76 sq mi
Water area 6.58 sq mi
Latitude 42.9287
Longitude -86.1044
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 616
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.3% 32.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 41.5% 35.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 27.0% 26.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 9.1% 6.4% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,987
Population
174
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$94,310
Median household income
$49,859
Per capita income
$324,000
Median home value
$1,261
Median monthly rent
91.2%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
3,168
Housing units
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
256
Under 5
202
312
5–9
245
409
10–14
322
410
15–19
323
322
20–24
253
559
25–34
440
692
35–44
544
714
45–54
561
389
55–59
306
309
60–64
243
443
65–74
348
168
75–84
132
48
85+
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,23124.8%
18 and over6,75675.2%
65 and over1,17613.1%
Median age38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or more races 6.9%
Asian 5.4%
Other race 4.4%
Black or African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
GroupCount%
White7,09373%
Hispanic or Latino7247.5%
Two or more races6716.9%
Asian5285.4%
Other race4304.4%
Black or African American1621.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native850.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander180.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.3% 32.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 41.5% 35.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 27.0% 26.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 9.1% 6.4% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 1.5%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 8.4%
$50k–$75k 17.7%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 21.9%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k+ 11.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k1.5%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k8.4%
$50k–$75k17.7%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k21.9%
$150k–$200k12.3%
$200k+11.9%
Median income$94,310

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%
$50k–$100k 5.7%
$100k–$150k 3.5%
$150k–$200k 7.0%
$200k–$300k 16.8%
$300k–$500k 34.1%
$500k–$1M 18.2%
$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$324,000
Median rent / month$1,261
Owner occupied91.2%
Renter occupied8.8%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached79.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.8%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.78

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.5%
2010–201922.1%
2000–200916.9%
1990–199923.6%
1980–198914.4%
1970–197910.4%
1960–19692.5%
1950–19591.9%
1940–19490.5%
1939 or earlier5.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.8%
2 bedrooms9.6%
3 bedrooms56.9%
4 bedrooms24.8%
5+ bedrooms8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle19.6%
2 vehicles41.7%
3 or more37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas75.9%
Electricity8.3%
Propane / LP gas12.0%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood2.0%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,01364.6%
Cohabiting couple2457.9%
Male householder, no spouse56818.2%
Female householder, no spouse2909.3%
Households with children under 181,16537.4%
Households with seniors (65+)75624.3%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.6%29.0%
Married57.4%58.8%
Separated0.5%0.2%
Widowed3.9%2.9%
Divorced9.6%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 28.9%
Some college, no degree 18.0%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 25.9%
Graduate / professional 9.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.5%
Bachelor's or higher35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1325.8%
Kindergarten502.2%
Elementary school1,09648.0%
High school59726.1%
College / grad school40917.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%
Education & healthcare 21.9%
Retail trade 11.9%
Construction 8.2%
Professional & management 7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Public administration 2.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.0%
Other services 1.9%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.2%
Service17.4%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction11.2%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.1%
Government8.8%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.3%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit0.2%
Walk1.3%
Work from home8.6%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)23.9

Poverty

All people 3.8%
Under 18 years 2.9%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.3%
Retirement income19.2%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.0%
High blood pressure28.0%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.4%
Visited dentist75.1%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss10.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3475.1%
Disability%
Any disability8.7%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years8.4%
65 and over22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.5%
Public insurance25.0%
No insurance5.7%
Uninsured under 196.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only8,52994.9%
Spanish3183.7%
Other Indo-European2132.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander140.2%
Other languages680.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,15990.8%
Born in same state8,01089.1%
Born in different state6,44771.7%
Foreign born1491.7%
Naturalized citizen8289.2%
Not a US citizen23328.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English1,85020.6%
Italian6897.7%
French6887.7%
Arab2703%
German850.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish640.7%
Irish450.5%
Norwegian130.1%
Dutch80.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.7%
Internet access99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49460

What city is ZIP code 49460 in?

ZIP code 49460 is primarily assigned to West Olive, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49460 in?

ZIP code 49460 falls within Ottawa County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49460 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49460 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49460?

The median home value in ZIP code 49460 is $324,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 49460?

ZIP code 49460 has an estimated population of 8,987 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49460?

The median household income in ZIP code 49460 is $94,310, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49460 in?

ZIP code 49460 observes the EST timezone.

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