City

Allen, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hillsdale County  ·  Michigan

👥1,210Population
💰$51,848Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$172,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate329 (46.1%)
Some College90 (12.6%)
Associates109 (15.3%)
Bachelors62 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree122 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,848 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$172,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units554
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Allen, MI

Allen is a city in Michigan, located in Hillsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,210 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Allen is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,848 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Allen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allen is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.21%).

Allen, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Allen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49227 1,210 $51,848 $172,300 $733 9.5% 25.8% 83.8%