PlainZIP

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
$84,846
Median income
$321,700
Median home value
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,910. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $321,700 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,261 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 49418 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grandville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49418.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49418?

36.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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

$46,910

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49418 ranks nationally

Grandville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,846 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,319

Total Housing Units

12,774

Occupied Units

545

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$321,700

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49418 ranks #7 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 49418 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 49418 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

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 Grandville, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.