ZIP Code 49341
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Rockford · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 33,737
- Median income
- $113,989
- Median home value
- $382,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.6%
- Land area
- 214.6 sq mi
157/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49341 in Rockford, Michigan has a population of 33,737. The median household income is $113,989, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $382,600, 38% above the US average. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49341 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.6 square miles in Rockford, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 33,737 residents, producing a population density of 157 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 49341 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49341 sits at $113,989 (55% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,750. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $382,600 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,320 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49341 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, 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 49341 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 49341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49341.
- Construction
Construction
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 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 49341, Rockford, 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
33,737
Population
214.6
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49341?
40.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.2%
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?
$113,989
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$50,750
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 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?
15,015
Total Housing Units
14,539
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,600
Median Home Value
+74% vs state
$1,320
Median Rent
1994
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49341 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 156 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 177 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 205 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 220 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 236 |
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 818 business establishments in ZIP 49341, employing approximately 8,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $389,308,000.
818
Businesses
8,225
Employees
$389.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 132 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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