ZIP 49401 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Allendale CDP, MI (49401)

Median Income

$73,020

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,132

Wealth inflow

Population

28,941

Unemployment

7.4%

3.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,132 for ZIP 49401 (Allendale CDP, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.4%+99% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-48% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.2%-73% vs US avg

299

Establishments

3,794

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction6.9%
Manufacturing10.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade13.4%
Transportation, utilities3.0%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.2%
Professional, scientific, management6.7%
Education, health care, social29.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.7%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 49401 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 16.6%, median income rose 4.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.8%.

Median Income

$73,020

-3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate