Grandville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49418
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,417
- 560/sq mi High-density area
- $84,846
- Median income Above-median income area
- $321,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grandville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 560
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49418 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49418 (Grandville, MI) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.0 in 2023 to 224.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49418 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grandville, Kent County, Michigan, with 27,417 residents across 49.0 square miles, a density of 560 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49418 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,846 (16% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,910. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,700 (46% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,261.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49418 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49418
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grandville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49418.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
208 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49418, Grandville, 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
27,417
Population
49.0
Area (sq mi)
560
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49418?
36.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.4%
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?
$84,846
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$46,910
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49418 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Grandville, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,846 Top 24% higher than 76% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,319housing units
13,319
Total Housing Units
12,774
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,700
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,261
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49418 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 151 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 172 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 196 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 213 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 224 |
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 1,106 business establishments in ZIP 49418, employing approximately 17,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $841,198,000.
1,106
Businesses
17,491
Employees
$841.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 208 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 110 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.4% |
| Information | 15 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 49418 vs 49519 →
ZIP 49418 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49504
Grand Rapids (49504)
39,994 residents
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
39,148 residents
- 49507
Grand Rapids (49507)
35,459 residents
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
33,244 residents
- 49548
Grand Rapids (49548)
30,524 residents
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
27,424 residents
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
27,417 residents
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
26,720 residents
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
25,420 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49418 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49418 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49315
Byron Center (49315)
$113,346 median income
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
$112,234 median income
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
$100,225 median income
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
$84,846 median income
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
$81,657 median income
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
$73,762 median income
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
$70,120 median income
- 49504
Grand Rapids (49504)
$70,119 median income
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
$65,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49418 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 3.0 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 4.2 mi |
| 49428 | Jenison, MI | 25,420 | 4.4 mi |
| 49534 | Grand Rapids, MI | 21,570 | 6.5 mi |
| 49315 | Byron Center, MI | 19,915 | 5.7 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 5.5 mi |
| 49426 | Hudsonville, MI | 33,244 | 6.0 mi |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,148 | 7.4 mi |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 7.7 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49418, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,417 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49418 in?
ZIP code 49418 (Grandville) 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 49418?
ZIP code 49418 in Grandville, MI has a population of 27,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49418?
The median household income in ZIP 49418 is $84,846, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49418?
The median home value in ZIP 49418 is $321,700, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49418?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49418 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49418?
ZIP code 49418 has 1,106 business establishments employing approximately 17,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49418?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49418 are: Retail trade (208), Health care and social assistance (115), Other services (except public administration) (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49418?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49418 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 49418?
In ZIP code 49418, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% 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 49418?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49418 is 19.8 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 49418?
In ZIP code 49418, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49418?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49418 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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