Zip code 49453: Saugatuck, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49453?

49453 is assigned to Saugatuck, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49453 in?

49453 is in Allegan County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49453?

About 2,908 people live in 49453, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49453?

The median household income in 49453 is $110,139.

Q: What zip codes are near 49453?

The closest zip codes to 49453 are 49406, 49408, 49423, 49434, 49422.

Residential delivery areaAllegan CountyEastern Time

Population

2,908

Median household income

$110K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$491K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$858/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

10 sq mi

280 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49453

49453 is a small-town zip code in Saugatuck, Michigan (Allegan County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 2,908 people live here, or 280 per square mile. The median resident is 52.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $110,139 a year, 36% above the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $490,600, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $858 a month.

53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 23% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and sales. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 49453 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access99.5%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%19th of 958 in MI
Housing vacancy40.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%145th of 958 in MI
Median age52.5
97th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2155th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate91.7%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%204th of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older26.2%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%220th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers16%
93rd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%96th of 961 in MI
Per capita income$67,545
90th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,73533rd of 962 in MI
Work from home23.4%
85th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%51st of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher53.2%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%68th of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$64,219
81st
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,17865th of 960 in MI
Median household income$110,139
79th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,87567th of 952 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.468
75th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465144th of 958 in MI
Median home value$490,600
74th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,60025th of 946 in MI
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min402nd of 941 in MI
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%361st of 961 in MI
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%825th of 962 in MI
Population density280/sq mi
25th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi334th of 962 in MI
Residents under 1818.2%
20th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%643rd of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%336th of 962 in MI
Government workers9.2%
13th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%702nd of 961 in MI
Poverty rate4.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%857th of 959 in MI
Median gross rent$858
10th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129597th of 851 in MI
Rent-burdened renters34%
8th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%708th of 931 in MI
Population2,908
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761602nd of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers5.5%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%843rd of 961 in MI
Diversity index10.6
4th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3825th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate1.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%875th of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate1.4%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%890th of 961 in MI

Measure	49453	Allegan	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Broadband accessStrength	99.5%	91.6%	90.5%	91%	99th	19th of 958
Housing vacancy	40.5%	13.5%	11.8%	10.1%	99th	145th of 958
Median age	52.5	41	40.2	38.9	97th	155th of 962
Homeownership rateStrength	91.7%	87.4%	73.2%	65.2%	97th	204th of 958
Residents 65 and older	26.2%	18.4%	18.6%	17.2%	94th	220th of 962
Self-employed workers	16%	10.2%	8.6%	10%	93rd	96th of 961
Per capita incomeStrength	$67,545	$39,282	$40,735	$44,673	90th	33rd of 962
Work from home	23.4%	9.5%	13.5%	15.1%	85th	51st of 961
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	53.2%	27.1%	32.4%	35.7%	83rd	68th of 961
Median earnings per workerStrength	$64,219	$48,683	$47,178	$49,666	81st	65th of 960
Median household income	$110,139	$83,283	$72,875	$80,734	79th	67th of 952
Income inequality (Gini)	0.468	0.415	0.465	0.483	75th	144th of 958
Median home value	$490,600	$267,100	$231,600	$332,700	74th	25th of 946
Average commute	26.3 min	24.2 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	52nd	402nd of 941
Tech workers	2.2%	1.9%	3.1%	3.8%	37th	361st of 961
Veterans	4.2%	5.3%	5.8%	6.2%	28th	825th of 962
Population density	280/sq mi	147/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	25th	334th of 962
Residents under 18	18.2%	23.2%	21.2%	22%	20th	643rd of 962
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	3.5%	7.2%	14.1%	17th	336th of 962
Government workers	9.2%	8.7%	11.6%	14.5%	13th	702nd of 961
Poverty rateStrength	4.8%	8.4%	13.2%	12.5%	11th	857th of 959
Median gross rent	$858	$1,100	$1,129	$1,413	10th	597th of 851
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	34%	45.8%	50.4%	51.1%	8th	708th of 931
Population	2,908	121,456	10,077,761	334,922,499	5th	602nd of 962
Healthcare workers	5.5%	7.9%	10.1%	9.7%	5th	843rd of 961
Diversity index	10.6	27.5	45.3	61.4	4th	825th of 962
Unemployment rateStrength	1.4%	3%	5.7%	5.2%	3rd	875th of 961
Uninsured rateStrength	1.4%	4.8%	4.9%	8.4%	2nd	890th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

19%

45–54

17%

55–64

15%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

52.5

Under 18

18.2%

65 and over

26.2%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

10.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 1,303
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 65.8%
Married couples: 58.5%
Living alone: 27.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

22%

Median household income

49453

$110,139

Allegan Co.

$83,283

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$67,545

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

35.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.468

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49453

$490,600

Allegan Co.

$267,100

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49453

$858

Allegan Co.

$1,100

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,191
Owner-occupied: 91.7%
Vacant: 40.5%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 34%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.2%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

23%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

23%

20–29

36%

30–44

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

23%

Business and finance

10%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Production

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Education

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Computer and math

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

30%

Professional and technical services

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Information

0.8%

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$64,219

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49453	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$106,019	$74,888
Service	$23,333	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,785	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,313	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,355	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

0.8%

High school

18%

Some college

17%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

29%

Graduate

24%

High school graduate or higher: 99.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 24.1%
Households with broadband: 99.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.8%
No internet access: 0.5%
Without health insurance: 1.4%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Saugatuck
State: Michigan
County: Allegan County
Center point: 42.6613° N, 86.1788° W
Land area: 10 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Saugatuck13% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 49453

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49406	Douglas, MI	2.2 mi	1,085	$102,500	$497,100
49408	Fennville, MI	7 mi	10,288	$73,452	$229,900
49423	Holland, MI	7.2 mi	47,060	$81,858	$278,000
49434	Macatawa, MI	7.7 mi	130	$178,942	—
49422	Holland, MI · PO box	9.4 mi	—	—	—
49416	Glenn, MI · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
49419	Hamilton, MI	10 mi	8,681	$98,324	$334,500
49424	Holland, MI	12 mi	49,810	$85,478	$297,000
49450	Pullman, MI	14 mi	2,998	$50,102	$119,100
49464	Zeeland, MI	16 mi	28,914	$98,319	$344,400
49063	Lacota, MI	18 mi	0	—	—
49090	South Haven, MI	18 mi	13,250	$68,920	$295,000

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Questions about 49453

What city is zip code 49453?

49453 is assigned to Saugatuck, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49453 in?

49453 is in Allegan County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49453?

About 2,908 people live in 49453, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49453 in?

49453 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49453?

The median household income in 49453 is $110,139.

What zip codes are near 49453?

The closest zip codes to 49453 are 49406, 49408, 49423, 49434, 49422.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49453, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.