PlainZIP

Lowell, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49331

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

16,627
71/sq mi
$91,800
Median income
$315,300
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lowell pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49331 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49331 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lowell, Kent County, Michigan, home to 16,627 residents across 234.2 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49331 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,800 (25% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,823. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.1%. Housing costs here run $315,300 for a typical home value (44% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,295 a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49331 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 49331

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lowell, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49331.

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 49331, Lowell, 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

16,627

Population

234.2

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49331?

39.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$91,800

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$40,823

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49331 ranks nationally

Lowell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,800 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,086

Total Housing Units

6,825

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$315,300

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,295

Median Rent

1986

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49331 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 154
2021 +11.0% 171
2022 +15.9% 198
2023 +12.0% 222
2024 +8.4% 241

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 410 business establishments in ZIP 49331, employing approximately 4,977 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,752,000.

410

Businesses

4,977

Employees

$232.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 61 14.9%
Retail trade 51 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 45 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 43 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 32 7.8%
Manufacturing 26 6.3%
Finance and insurance 21 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.2%
Wholesale trade 8 1.9%
Information 6 1.5%
Educational services 5 1.2%

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 49331 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 49331 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 49331 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 49331 ranks #3 of 5 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
49301 Ada, MI 18,701 6.5 mi
49302 Alto, MI 7,585 9.2 mi
48815 Clarksville, MI 2,259 9.0 mi
48809 Belding, MI 11,015 9.2 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 Lowell, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49331 in? ▼
ZIP code 49331 (Lowell) 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 49331? ▼
ZIP code 49331 in Lowell, MI has a population of 16,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49331? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49331 is $91,800, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49331? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49331 is $315,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49331? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49331 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49331? ▼
ZIP code 49331 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 4,977 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49331? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49331 are: Construction (61), Retail trade (51), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49331? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49331 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 49331? ▼
In ZIP code 49331, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 49331? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49331 is 25.4 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 49331? ▼
In ZIP code 49331, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49331? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49331 is 4.2% 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.