Local servicesHospitalCorewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital10.9 miPost officeAllendale Post Officeunder a mileTown hallAllendale Township Hallunder a milePoliceGrand Valley State University Police Department3.6 miFire stationAllendale Township Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 otherHighAllendale Virtual Academyunder a mileSchoolAllendale Christian School1.0 miElementaryEvergreen Elementary School1.0 miCollegeGrand Valley State University3.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMuskegon County Airport MKG19 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR23 miInterstateI-965.2 miUS highwayUS 3111 miAmtrakGrand Rapids, MI GRR15 miCoachGrand Rapids (Bus Terminal)Indian Trails14 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49401 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49401 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 22 min6:04 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 0 min8:11 am – 5:12 pm
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People28,941 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 21.68,525 householdsMedian household income $73,020Median home value $298,700Median rent $1,083 a month56% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,135 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting7.4% unemployment rate72% of adults are in the labour force, 16,426 employedMain industries: education and health care 29%, hospitality, food and recreation 17%, retail 13%Average commute 21 minutes76% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 12% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 19°F38 in of rain a yearwettest month May75 in of snow a year, on about 50 days3 days above 90°F, 134 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Grand Haven Wwtp station, 14 mi away; snow from E Grand Rapids
Nearby landmarksGrand Valley State Universitycollege · 3.6 miBass Riverriver · 2.9 miFishermans Islandisland · 3.7 miLake Jabocenalake · 6.6 miStafford Lakelake · 8.5 miConner Pitbay · 8.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBakale Wildlife Unitstate park · 2.2 mi · 191 acresAllendale Community Parkpark · under a mileThe Meadowsrecreation area · 2.7 mi · 217 acresBlendon Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 5.7 mi · 179 acresOlive Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 7.6 mi · 247 acresGrand Haven State Game Areastate recreation area · 9.5 mi · 929 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateOttawa County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality71% of days had good air in 2025260 of 365 days measured97 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 40, worst day 159main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Ottawa County monitors, MI
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterAllendale Townshipserves 19,725 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation626 ft191 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
