PlainZIP

Comstock Park, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49321

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

16,241
243/sq mi
$77,870
Median income
$274,400
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Comstock Park pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
243
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49321 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49321 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Comstock Park, Kent County, Michigan, home to 16,241 residents across 66.9 square miles, a density of 243 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49321 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,870 (6% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,602. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $274,400 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,191 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, 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 49321 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49321

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Comstock Park, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49321.

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 49321, Comstock Park, 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

16,241

Population

66.9

Area (sq mi)

243

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49321?

38.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$77,870

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$38,602

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49321 ranks nationally

Comstock Park, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,870 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,887

Total Housing Units

6,431

Occupied Units

456

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$274,400

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,191

Median Rent

1987

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49321 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 155
2021 +13.0% 176
2022 +16.0% 204
2023 +5.6% 215
2024 +9.0% 235

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 438 business establishments in ZIP 49321, employing approximately 7,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,113,000.

438

Businesses

7,882

Employees

$371.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 66 15.1%
Construction 63 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 46 10.5%
Manufacturing 45 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.1%
Wholesale trade 33 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.5%
Finance and insurance 19 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.3%
Information 9 2.0%

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 49321 vs 49544 →

ZIP 49321 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 49321 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 49321 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 49321 ranks #6 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
49544 Grand Rapids, MI 8,944 3.6 mi
49345 Sparta, MI 13,040 5.6 mi
49306 Belmont, MI 9,244 5.7 mi
49505 Grand Rapids, MI 31,216 5.7 mi
49504 Grand Rapids, MI 39,994 6.6 mi
49503 Grand Rapids, MI 35,940 7.8 mi
49525 Grand Rapids, MI 27,383 5.8 mi
49507 Grand Rapids, MI 35,459 10.0 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 9.5 mi
49534 Grand Rapids, MI 21,570 9.0 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 Comstock Park, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49321 in? ▼
ZIP code 49321 (Comstock Park) 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 49321? ▼
ZIP code 49321 in Comstock Park, MI has a population of 16,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49321? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49321 is $77,870, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49321? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49321 is $274,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49321? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49321 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49321? ▼
ZIP code 49321 has 438 business establishments employing approximately 7,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49321? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49321 are: Retail trade (66), Construction (63), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49321? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49321 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 49321? ▼
In ZIP code 49321, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 49321? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49321 is 21.1 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 49321? ▼
In ZIP code 49321, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49321? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49321 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.