PlainZIP

Byron Center, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49315

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

19,915
144/sq mi
$113,346
Median income
$382,100
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49315 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, home to 19,915 residents across 138.7 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49315 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,346 (55% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,507. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 49315 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 49315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byron Center, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49315.

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 49315, Byron Center, 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

19,915

Population

138.7

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49315?

40.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

How ZIP 49315 ranks nationally

Byron Center, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,346 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$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 49315 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 49315 ranks #8 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 49315 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 49315 ranks #2 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
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

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 Byron Center, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49315 in? ▼
ZIP code 49315 (Byron Center) 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 49315? ▼
ZIP code 49315 in Byron Center, MI has a population of 19,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49315 is $113,346, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49315 is $382,100, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49315 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49315? ▼
ZIP code 49315 has 800 business establishments employing approximately 15,465 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49315 are: Retail trade (116), Construction (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49315 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 49315? ▼
In ZIP code 49315, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 49315? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49315 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 49315? ▼
In ZIP code 49315, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49315 is 2.9% 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.