Cedar Springs, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49319
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,181
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,951
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cedar Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49319 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49319 (Cedar Springs, MI) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.0 in 2023 to 233.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49319 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, home to 16,181 residents across 225.4 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49319 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,951 (8% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,253. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,300 (19% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 90.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,080.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49319 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49319
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Springs, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49319.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Manufacturing 23
Manufacturing
23 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49319, Cedar Springs, 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
16,181
Population
225.4
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49319?
41.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$78,951
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$40,253
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49319 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Cedar Springs, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,951 Top 32% higher than 68% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,291housing units
7,291
Total Housing Units
7,061
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,300
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,080
Median Rent
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49319 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 158 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 180 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 198 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 220 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 233 |
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 314 business establishments in ZIP 49319, employing approximately 4,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,450,000.
314
Businesses
4,090
Employees
$185.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
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 49319 vs 49343 →
ZIP 49319 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49341
Rockford (49341)
33,737 residents
- 49319
Cedar Springs (49319)
16,181 residents
- 49343 5,489
Sand Lake (49343)
5,489 residents
- 49339 2,283
Pierson (49339)
2,283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49319 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49319 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49341
Rockford (49341)
$113,989 median income
- 49339
Pierson (49339)
$86,611 median income
- 49343
Sand Lake (49343)
$80,408 median income
- 49319
Cedar Springs (49319)
$78,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49319 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49319, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,181 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49319 in?
ZIP code 49319 (Cedar Springs) 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 49319?
ZIP code 49319 in Cedar Springs, MI has a population of 16,181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49319?
The median household income in ZIP 49319 is $78,951, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49319?
The median home value in ZIP 49319 is $260,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49319?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49319 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49319?
ZIP code 49319 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 4,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49319?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49319 are: Construction (64), Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49319?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49319 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 49319?
In ZIP code 49319, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 49319?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49319 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49319?
In ZIP code 49319, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49319?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49319 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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