City

Saugatuck, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegan County  ·  Michigan

👥2,729Population
💰$101,250Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$487,400Median Home Value▲ 75% above avg
🎓63.0%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads63.0% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate368 (17.9%)
Some College99 (4.8%)
Associates283 (13.8%)
Bachelors218 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,074 (52.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 17.9%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 52.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad17.9%
Some College4.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate52.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,250 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$487,400 ▲ 75% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units2,113
Vacant Units933

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Saugatuck, MI

Saugatuck is a city in Michigan, located in Allegan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,729 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Saugatuck is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,250 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Saugatuck is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $487,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saugatuck is highly educated. 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.38%).

Saugatuck, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Saugatuck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49453 2,729 $101,250 $487,400 $766 0.7% 63.0% 88.8%