The 49401 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Allendale in Michigan in Ottawa County in the United States. The current population estimate is 24,900. The median household income is $46,857, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 49401 is estimated to at 21.2 years, and about 6.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,415.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49401 is $46,857, while the region's mean household income is $62,842. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,415. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49401 of $18,415 is approximately 41.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 9.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately3.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 49401 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.1% of 49401 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49401, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 5.3% of 49401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.0%), followed by Black or African American (4.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49401 are younger than average. The median age of 21.2 years in ZIP Code 49401 is approximately 44.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 6.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.8% of the population in 49401 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 23.1% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 49401 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 23.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 30.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 2.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 49401, 96.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ottawa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49401, an estimated 25.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Ottawa County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 12.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
In ZIP Code 49401, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 35.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.2% in this Ottawa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49401 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 20.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49401 is high blood pressure, as approximately 17.1% of adults 18 and older in this Ottawa County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 12.4% |
| High blood pressure | 17.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 2.6% |
| Current asthma | 13.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 4.2% |
| High cholesterol | 20.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.5% |
| Stroke | 1.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 71.7% of those 18 and above in 49401 list visits to doctor for routine checkup, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49401 include obesity (31.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 53.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 65.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| Current smoking | 15.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.1% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49401 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.47% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49401 | 14.29¢/kWh | 11.29¢/kWh | 7.18¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.57¢/kWh | 13.73¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49401 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.24 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.17 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.92 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.82 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.88 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49401, debt collection have received the most complaints in 49401 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ottawa County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 6 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 3 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
In 49401, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.3 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 49401 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 18.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 1.5% |