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Kent City, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49330

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

5,440
47/sq mi
$75,794
Median income
$265,600
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kent City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49330 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49330 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kent City, Kent County, Michigan, home to 5,440 residents across 114.8 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49330 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,794 (3% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,742. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.9%. Median home value sits at $265,600 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,125 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49330 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 49330

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kent City, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49330.

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 49330, Kent City, 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

5,440

Population

114.8

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49330?

38.1

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$75,794

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$32,742

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49330 ranks nationally

Kent City, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,794 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,090

Total Housing Units

1,987

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$265,600

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49330 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 146
2021 +15.4% 169
2022 +18.4% 200
2023 +8.2% 216
2024 +9.6% 237

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 88 business establishments in ZIP 49330, employing approximately 651 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,671,000.

88

Businesses

651

Employees

$27.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 31.8%
Retail trade 10 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.4%
Wholesale trade 6 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.8%
Manufacturing 5 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49330 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 49330 ranks #3 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 49330 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 49330 ranks #5 of 6 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
49318 Casnovia, MI 1,398 4.9 mi
49345 Sparta, MI 13,040 6.5 mi
49303 Bailey, MI 1,129 6.3 mi
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 8.3 mi
49403 Conklin, MI 2,473 9.5 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 Kent City, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49330 in? ▼
ZIP code 49330 (Kent City) 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 49330? ▼
ZIP code 49330 in Kent City, MI has a population of 5,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49330? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49330 is $75,794, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49330? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49330 is $265,600, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49330? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49330 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49330? ▼
ZIP code 49330 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 651 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49330? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49330 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49330? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49330 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 49330? ▼
In ZIP code 49330, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 49330? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49330 is 25.5 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 49330? ▼
In ZIP code 49330, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49330? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49330 is 5.7% 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.