ZIP Code 49319
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Cedar Springs · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 16,181
- Median income
- $78,951
- Median home value
- $260,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 225.4 sq mi
72/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49319 in Cedar Springs, Michigan has a population of 16,181. The median household income is $78,951, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $260,300, 6% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49319 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 225.4 square miles in Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 16,181 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 49319 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49319 sits at $78,951 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,253. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $260,300 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,080 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49319 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49319 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 49319
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,253
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 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?
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
$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.
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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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