ZIP Code 49302
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Alto · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 7,585
- Median income
- $134,722
- Median home value
- $400,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.0%
- Land area
- 126.2 sq mi
60/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
Detroit
ZIP code 49302 in Alto, Michigan has a population of 7,585. The median household income is $134,722, which is 77% above the national average. Median home value is $400,700, 44% above the US average. 47.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.2 square miles in Alto, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 7,585 residents, producing a population density of 60 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49302 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49302 sits at $134,722 (84% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $48,635. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $400,700 (82% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49302 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49302.
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49302, Alto, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,585
Population
126.2
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49302?
39.2
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$134,722
Median Household Income
+84% vs state
$48,635
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,180
Total Housing Units
3,052
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,700
Median Home Value
+82% vs state
1992
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49302 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 150 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 166 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 195 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 205 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 222 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 49302, employing approximately 1,294 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,104,000.
139
Businesses
1,294
Employees
$70.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 42 | 30.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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