City

Allendale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ottawa County  ·  Michigan

👥28,941Population
💰$73,020Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂21.6Median Age
🏠$298,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black2.0%
Asian1.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
47%
25–44
16%
45–64
14%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,270 (22.2%)
Some College1,052 (10.3%)
Associates1,649 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,105 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree4,115 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad22.2%
Some College10.3%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,020 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$298,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units9,083
Vacant Units558

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Allendale, MI

Allendale is a city in Michigan, located in Ottawa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,941 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.6 years.

Economically, Allendale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,020 is near the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Allendale is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,083 per month.

The population of Allendale is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Allendale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49401 28,941 $73,020 $298,700 $1,083 7.4% 51.1% 55.9%