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Allendale, MI

Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49401.

Population

26,679

Land area

23.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,148

ZIP codes

1

Allendale and its ZIP codes

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Allendale at a glance

  • Allendale is about 6.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 45th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $70,150, 4% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,900 (33% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,111 a month.

Local data for Allendale, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Allendale, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,150

Poverty rate

29.8%

Median home value

$307,900

Median rent

$1,111/mo

Homeownership

52.8%

Bachelor's or higher

42.6%

Median age

21.5

Average commute

20.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,773), Dutch Americans (4,194), Irish Americans (2,575).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Allendale.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,590

129,408 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,678

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $6,012 per person

PPP loans

$24.5M

325 loans, 3,244 jobs reported

Ottawa County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Allendale, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.9%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit2.4%
  • Walked8.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home8.6%

Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Allendale, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

419

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

318

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 19°F

37.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Allendale, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.7%

U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts

Diabetes

4.9%

U.S. 12.1% -7.2 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Allendale

1 in or overlapping Allendale. Population shown

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Cities near Allendale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LamontCensus-designated place2.8 mi2.8
CoopersvilleCity5.6 mi4.8
NunicaCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.8
JenisonCensus-designated place8.9 mi5.9
WalkerCity9.6 mi24.6
HudsonvilleCity9.6 mi4.1
GrandvilleCity12 mi7.2
ZeelandCity13 mi3
Spring LakeVillage13 mi1.2
RavennaVillage14 mi1.2
FruitportVillage14 mi0.9
Grand HavenCity14 mi5.7
Grand RapidsCity14 mi44.8
Comstock ParkCensus-designated place14 mi3.9
WyomingCity15 mi24.7
FerrysburgCity15 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Allendale, MI in?
Allendale is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Allendale, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Allendale include 49401.
What is the population of Allendale, MI?
About 26,679 people live in Allendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Allendale?
Nearby places include Lamont (2.8 mi), Coopersville (5.6 mi), Nunica (8.6 mi), Jenison (8.9 mi), Walker (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023