ZIP Code 49080 - Plainwell Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49080 is located in Plainwell Michigan. Portions of 49080 are also in Gun Plain Township and Prairieville Township and Orangeville Township and Otsego Township and Cooper Charter Township and Martin Township and Alamo Township and Richland Township (Kalamazoo County). 49080 is primarily within Allegan County, with some portions in Barry County and Kalamazoo County. Regionally, 49080 is located in the Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area.
ZIP Code 49080 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Plainwell |
| Primary County | Allegan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 15,516 |
| Area Code(s) | 269 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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49080 Demographics
49080 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49080 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49080 is White. The current unemployment level in 49080 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,516 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 203 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,965 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,690 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $501,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.68% |
49080 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,860 | 94.07% |
| Black | 194 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 599 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49080 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,078 | 90.82% |
| Black | 36 | 1.57% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 5.94% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
49080 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 872 | 9.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,651 | 17.06% |
| High School Diploma | 3,382 | 34.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 113 | 1.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 415 | 4.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,558 | 16.1% |
| Associates Degree | 884 | 9.14% |
| Masters Degree | 689 | 7.12% |
| Professional Degree | 63 | 0.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 48 | 0.5% |
49080 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.46325302, -85.57216644 |
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| Region | Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Holland, MI Kalamazoo-Portage, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 76 Square Miles |
49080 Schools
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49080 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56b - Elkhart Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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