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Douglas, MI
City in Allegan County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49406.
Population
1,427
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
1
Douglas and its ZIP codes
Douglas at a glance
- Douglas is about 4.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,627 a year, 12% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $426,400 (84% above Michigan) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Douglas, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,627
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$426,400
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
91.0%
Bachelor's or higher
57.0%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Irish Americans (226), Dutch Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegan County. PPP loans are for Douglas.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,066
43,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$752M
FY 2026, $6,242 per person
PPP loans
$4.6M
91 loans, 731 jobs reported
How people get to work
Douglas, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Douglas
1 in or overlapping Douglas. Population shown
Cities near Douglas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaugatuckCity | 1.6 mi | 1.4 |
| FennvilleCity | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| HollandCity | 10 mi | 16.9 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| ZeelandCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| South HavenCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| AlleganCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| BreedsvilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| HopkinsVillage | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| BangorCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| HudsonvilleCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| GoblesCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| JenisonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.9 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglas, MI in?
- Douglas is in Allegan County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Douglas, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Douglas include 49406.
- What is the population of Douglas, MI?
- About 1,427 people live in Douglas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglas?
- Nearby places include Saugatuck (1.6 mi), Fennville (5.9 mi), Holland (10 mi), Beechwood (12 mi), Zeeland (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023