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ZIP 49401

Pop. 29,674·Ottawa County·26th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,680/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
+9.1%
vs US Median
-$285
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ZIP 49401 · $1,680
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,680/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$20,160/yr
At $1,680/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOttawa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, +9.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49401 (Allendale, MI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,674
Median income
$74,880
Median age
21.8
Renters
42.7%
Age distribution
15.5%
57.1%
13.5%
Under 1815.5%
18–3457.1%
35–5413.5%
55–648.1%
65+5.8%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black2.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1.5%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
24.8%
32.2%
40.8%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
57.3%
42.7%
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49401 in Allendale, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,441 → $74,880
up 12.7%
Population
27,048 → 29,674
up 9.7%
Renter share
43.4% → 42.7%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 40.8%
+4.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $74,880 today, compared with $66,441 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 49401 in Allendale, MI adding about 2,626 residents over the five-year window, up 9.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.3% to 40.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 49401 covers Allendale, MI. The median rent here is $1,680/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($74,880/yr), ZIP 49401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49401?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49401 (Allendale, MI) is $1,680. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49401's median rent of $1,680/mo is $285 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49401 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49401 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #26 out of 182 ZIPs tracked at $1,680/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,680/mo in ZIP 49401. The local median household income is $74,880/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49401?

Rent in ZIP 49401 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49401 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,680/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($74,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.7% of ZIP 49401 households are renters, while 57.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49401 compare to the rest of Allendale?

ZIP 49401 is pricier than Allendale as a whole. At $1,680/mo, it's $157 above the Allendale citywide median of $1,523/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49401 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,680/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 49401's median household income ($74,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49401 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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