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Belmont, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49306

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

9,244
180/sq mi
$115,039
Median income
$373,500
Median home value
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belmont pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
180
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49306 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49306 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belmont, Kent County, Michigan, home to 9,244 residents across 51.3 square miles, a density of 180 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49306 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,039 (57% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $59,690. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49306, plus 6 more within Kent County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 49306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belmont, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49306.

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 49306, Belmont, 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

9,244

Population

51.3

Area (sq mi)

180

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49306?

44.9

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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

How ZIP 49306 ranks nationally

Belmont, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,039 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%

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

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$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

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ZIP 49306 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 49306 ranks #0 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 49306 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 49306 ranks #3 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
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

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 Belmont, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49306 in? ▼
ZIP code 49306 (Belmont) 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 49306? ▼
ZIP code 49306 in Belmont, MI has a population of 9,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49306? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49306 is $115,039, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49306? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49306 is $373,500, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49306? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49306 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49306? ▼
ZIP code 49306 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 3,268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49306? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49306 are: Construction (28), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49306? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49306 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 49306? ▼
In ZIP code 49306, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% 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 49306? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49306 is 23.5 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 49306? ▼
In ZIP code 49306, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49306? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49306 is 5.2% 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.