ZIP Code 49306
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Belmont · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 9,244
- Median income
- $115,039
- Median home value
- $373,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.7%
- Land area
- 51.3 sq mi
180/sq mi
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
Detroit
ZIP code 49306 in Belmont, Michigan has a population of 9,244. The median household income is $115,039, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $373,500, 34% above the US average. 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49306 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.3 square miles in Belmont, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 9,244 residents, producing a population density of 180 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 49306 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49306 sits at $115,039 (57% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $59,690. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $373,500 (70% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49306 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49306 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 49306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49306.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 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 49306, Belmont, 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
9,244
Population
51.3
Area (sq mi)
180
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49306?
44.9
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
2.2%
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?
$115,039
Median Household Income
+57% vs state
$59,690
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 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?
4,206
Total Housing Units
4,129
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,500
Median Home Value
+70% vs state
1994
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49306 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 150 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 169 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 214 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 237 |
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 208 business establishments in ZIP 49306, employing approximately 3,268 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,029,000.
208
Businesses
3,268
Employees
$181.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.4% |
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 49306 vs 49525 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49525 | Grand Rapids, MI | 27,383 | 3.8 mi |
| 49321 | Comstock Park, MI | 16,241 | 5.7 mi |
| 49341 | Rockford, MI | 33,737 | 5.2 mi |
| 49505 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,216 | 6.2 mi |
| 49506 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,354 | 9.2 mi |
| 49546 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,880 | 10.2 mi |
| 49301 | Ada, MI | 18,701 | 8.1 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 8.9 mi |
| 49345 | Sparta, MI | 13,040 | 8.8 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 10.8 mi |
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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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