PlainZIP

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
$78,951
Median income
$260,300
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,253. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $260,300 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,080 a month; 90.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 49319 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 49319

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Springs, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49319.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49319?

41.4

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

How ZIP 49319 ranks nationally

Cedar Springs, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,951 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49319 ranks #2 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 49319 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 49319 ranks #4 of 4 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
49343 Sand Lake, MI 5,489 4.8 mi
49341 Rockford, MI 33,737 7.3 mi
49339 Pierson, MI 2,283 7.5 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 Cedar Springs, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.