Allegan
City in Allegan County, Michigan

Allegan is a city in Allegan County, Michigan, with 5,222 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hopkins, 7.6 miles NE.
- 5,222residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 1,358 / sq mipopulation density
- 49010ZIP code
About Allegan
Allegan ( AL-ə-gən) is a city in and the county seat of Allegan County, Michigan. Its population was 5,222 at the 2020 census. It is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Grand Rapids and 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Kalamazoo, both via US 131. It lies within Allegan Township but is administratively autonomous.
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Living in Allegan
- Median household income
- $52,925
- Median home value
- $176,600
- Median rent
- $1,115/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Allegan had 5,222 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,222 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,358 per sq mi (525 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Allegan at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,222 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.84 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5311° N, 85.8392° W |
| ZIP code | 49010 |
| Official website | cityofallegan.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2601260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Allegan
- Hopkins7.6 mi NE
- Otsego8.8 mi SE
- Martin10.2 mi E
- Plainwell11.6 mi SE
- Gobles11.9 mi S
- Bloomingdale11.9 mi SW
- Wayland14.0 mi NE
- Fennville14.2 mi W
- Dorr14.9 mi NE
- Breedsville17.1 mi SW
- Westwood19.1 mi SE
- Parchment19.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Allegan
What county is Allegan in?
Allegan is in Allegan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Allegan, MI?
5,222 people lived in Allegan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Allegan, MI?
The ZIP code of Allegan is 49010.
What is the elevation of Allegan?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Allegan?
Hopkins (7.6 mi), Otsego (8.8 mi), Martin (10.2 mi), Plainwell (11.6 mi), Gobles (11.9 mi).
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