The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49328 sells for about $399,900, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $752 a month.
ZIP 49328 — Hopkins
The housing market in 49328 remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural residential options. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, reflecting broader regional trends in West Michigan. The market is currently characterized by a low volume of closed sales and a balanced supply-demand dynamic.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who prioritize a quiet, rural environment while maintaining access to the broader Grand Rapids employment market.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.3% · poverty 13.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49328, Allegan County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Hopkins Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the regional Allegan County educational landscape.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather patterns, including seasonal winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel proximity to local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, with local growth focused on residential expansion and support services for the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Allegan County and the township, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on taxable value increases; special assessments may apply for local infrastructure or school district bonds.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle, with a typical drive time of 30-40 minutes to major employment hubs in Grand Rapids or Holland.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including local parks, nearby lakes for seasonal activities, and proximity to regional trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, primarily driven by families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of larger cities.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production, light manufacturing, and service-based businesses, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Grand Rapids metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via state highways; public transit options are limited in this rural setting.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion along primary transit corridors.
The Allegan County Equalization Department oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county-wide millages, and township-specific levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and winter storm exposure, consistent with broader West Michigan trends.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.