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Ada, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49301

Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,701
127/sq mi
$183,125
Median income
$548,800
Median home value
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ada pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
127
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ada, Kent County, Michigan, home to 18,701 residents across 146.8 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49301 skews affluent, with a median household income of $183,125 (150% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $84,356. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $548,800 (150% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,027 monthly, and 94.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 49301 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ada, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49301.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49301, Ada, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,701

Population

146.8

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49301?

42.0

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$183,125

Median Household Income

+150% vs state

$84,356

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49301 ranks nationally

Ada, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$183,125 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,193

Total Housing Units

6,884

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$548,800

Median Home Value

+150% vs state

$2,027

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49301 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 153
2021 +13.8% 174
2022 +11.8% 194
2023 +10.2% 214
2024 +6.2% 227

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 498 business establishments in ZIP 49301, employing approximately 3,870 people with a combined annual payroll of $243,193,000.

498

Businesses

3,870

Employees

$243.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 20.3%
Construction 68 13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 40 8.0%
Finance and insurance 39 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 37 7.4%
Retail trade 31 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.4%
Wholesale trade 26 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 25 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.6%
Information 11 2.2%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.8%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49301 vs 49546 →

ZIP 49301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49301 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49301 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49546 Grand Rapids, MI 31,880 4.6 mi
49331 Lowell, MI 16,627 6.5 mi
49525 Grand Rapids, MI 27,383 6.6 mi
49341 Rockford, MI 33,737 10.2 mi
49512 Grand Rapids, MI 15,448 7.5 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 7.3 mi
49306 Belmont, MI 9,244 8.1 mi
49508 Grand Rapids, MI 39,148 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

49504 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 39,994
49508 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 39,148
49503 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 35,940
49507 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 35,459
49341 standard
Rockford, MI
Pop: 33,737
49546 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 31,880

Related Areas

Kent County Ada, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49301 in? ▼
ZIP code 49301 (Ada) is located in Kent County, Michigan. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49301? ▼
ZIP code 49301 in Ada, MI has a population of 18,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49301 is $183,125, which is 140% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49301 is $548,800, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49301 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49301? ▼
ZIP code 49301 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 3,870 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49301 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Construction (68), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49301 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49301? ▼
In ZIP code 49301, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49301 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49301? ▼
In ZIP code 49301, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49301 is 1.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.