ZIP Code 49321
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Comstock Park · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 16,241
- Median income
- $77,870
- Median home value
- $274,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 66.9 sq mi
243/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Detroit
ZIP code 49321 in Comstock Park, Michigan has a population of 16,241. The median household income is $77,870, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $274,400, 1% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.9 square miles in Comstock Park, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 16,241 residents, producing a population density of 243 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 49321 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49321 sits at $77,870 (6% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,602. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 49321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 49321
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49321.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 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 49321, Comstock Park, 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
16,241
Population
66.9
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49321?
38.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
4.9%
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?
$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
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?
6,887
Total Housing Units
6,431
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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