| ZIP Code | 49408 |
|---|---|
| City | Fennville |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Allegan County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 635 ft |
| Latitude | 42.571678 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.116236 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,289 (35%) |
| Some College | 1,070 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 869 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 520 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,663 (25.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,155 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,300 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $918/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,933 |
| Vacant Units | 1,037 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,933 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,037 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 49408 is located in Fennville, Michigan, within Allegan County. With a population of 10,494, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 49408 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,155 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49408 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $918 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 49408 is primarily White (70.60%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49408 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49408 in Fennville, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,494 residents, a median household income of $69,155, and a median home value of $210,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.