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Saugatuck, MI
City in Allegan County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49453.
Population
766
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
550
ZIP codes
1
Saugatuck and its ZIP codes
Saugatuck at a glance
- Saugatuck is about 3.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $121,178 a year, 66% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $650,800 (about 2.8 times the Michigan figure) and median rent is $616 a month.
Local data for Saugatuck, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saugatuck, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,178
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$650,800
Median rent
$616/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
76.4%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
41.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (162), German Americans (144), Dutch Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegan County. PPP loans are for Saugatuck.
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
How people get to work
Saugatuck, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.0%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home35.0%
Average one-way commute: 41.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saugatuck, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saugatuck, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Saugatuck
1 in or overlapping Saugatuck. Population shown
Cities near Saugatuck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DouglasCity | 1.6 mi | 1.8 |
| FennvilleCity | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| HollandCity | 8.9 mi | 16.9 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| ZeelandCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| South HavenCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| AlleganCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| HudsonvilleCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| HopkinsVillage | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| BreedsvilleVillage | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| BangorCity | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| JenisonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.9 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 23.2 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saugatuck, MI in?
- Saugatuck is in Allegan County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Saugatuck, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saugatuck include 49453.
- What is the population of Saugatuck, MI?
- About 766 people live in Saugatuck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saugatuck?
- Nearby places include Douglas (1.6 mi), Fennville (6.9 mi), Holland (8.9 mi), Beechwood (10 mi), Zeeland (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023