ZIP Code 49315
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Byron Center · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 19,915
- Median income
- $113,346
- Median home value
- $382,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.1%
- Land area
- 138.7 sq mi
144/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Detroit
ZIP code 49315 in Byron Center, Michigan has a population of 19,915. The median household income is $113,346, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $382,100, 37% above the US average. 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.7 square miles in Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 19,915 residents, producing a population density of 144 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 49315 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49315 sits at $113,346 (55% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,507. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $382,100 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,403 per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49315 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 49315
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49315.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
68 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 49315, Byron Center, 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
19,915
Population
138.7
Area (sq mi)
144
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49315?
40.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
4.6%
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?
$113,346
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$50,507
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 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?
9,864
Total Housing Units
9,515
Occupied Units
349
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,100
Median Home Value
+74% vs state
$1,403
Median Rent
2000
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49315 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 172 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 193 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 217 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 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 800 business establishments in ZIP 49315, employing approximately 15,465 people with a combined annual payroll of $990,933,000.
800
Businesses
15,465
Employees
$990.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 116 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 111 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 10 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.9% |
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 49315 vs 49418 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49418 | Grandville, MI | 27,417 | 5.7 mi |
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 6.8 mi |
| 49323 | Dorr, MI | 9,410 | 5.8 mi |
| 49335 | Moline, MI | 314 | 5.5 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 7.1 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 6.1 mi |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,148 | 7.6 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 9.9 mi |
| 49428 | Jenison, MI | 25,420 | 9.7 mi |
| 49348 | Wayland, MI | 12,153 | 10.0 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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