Allendale
Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan
Allendale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ottawa County, Michigan, with 27,073 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lamont, 3.0 miles NE.
- 27,073residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 23.2 sq miland area · 60.2 km²
- 1,165 / sq mipopulation density
- 49401main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Allendale
Allendale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 27,073 at the 2020 census. It is located within Allendale Charter Township, occupying approximately the northern two-thirds of the township, from the eastern boundary with the Grand River west along Pierce St., north along 75th Ave., then west along Lake Michigan Drive (M-45) to the western boundary of the township. It is a part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan combined statistical area, and is an exurb of Grand Rapids, due to its major commuter routes into the city (M-45 and I-96).
The CDP's ZIP code 49401 serves most of the township, as well as portions of Blendon Township to the south and Georgetown Township to the southeast.
Allendale is named for the township. The township was organized in 1849, state senator Pennoyer changed the name to Allendale, after Agnes Allen, the first person on the tax roll in the area and the widow of Hannibal Allen, who was the son of Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen.
Allendale is home to the main campus of Grand Valley State University.
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Living in Allendale
- Median household income
- $70,150
- Median home value
- $307,900
- Median rent
- $1,111/mo
- Median age
- 21.5
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Allendale had 27,073 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,073 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,165 per sq mi (450 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Allendale at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ottawa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 27,073 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.24 sq mi (60.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9820° N, 85.9441° W |
| ZIP codes | 49401, 49430 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2601340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Allendale
- Lamont3.0 mi NE
- Coopersville5.8 mi N
- Jenison8.1 mi SE
- Hudsonville9.2 mi SE
- Walker9.5 mi E
- Nunica9.7 mi NW
- Grandville11.2 mi SE
- Zeeland12.1 mi S
- Wyoming13.6 mi SE
- Spring Lake14.1 mi NW
- Comstock Park14.2 mi E
- Ravenna14.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Allendale
What county is Allendale in?
Allendale is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Allendale, MI?
27,073 people lived in Allendale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Allendale, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49401. Other ZIP codes: 49430.
What is the elevation of Allendale?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Allendale?
Lamont (3.0 mi), Coopersville (5.8 mi), Jenison (8.1 mi), Hudsonville (9.2 mi), Walker (9.5 mi).
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