ZIP Code 49504
standardSource:
Grand Rapids · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 39,994
- Median income
- $70,119
- Median home value
- $243,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.9%
- Land area
- 28.6 sq mi
1,399/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49504 in Grand Rapids, Michigan has a population of 39,994. The median household income is $70,119, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $243,500, 12% below the US average. 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49504 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.6 square miles in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 39,994 residents, producing a population density of 1,399 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 49504 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49504 sits at $70,119 (4% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,577. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $243,500 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,231 per month, and 56.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49504 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49504 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 49504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49504.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 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 49504, Grand Rapids, 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
39,994
Population
28.6
Area (sq mi)
1,399
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49504?
32.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
7.5%
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?
$70,119
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$37,577
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 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?
18,769
Total Housing Units
17,350
Occupied Units
1,419
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,500
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,231
Median Rent
1950
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49504 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 175 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 200 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 233 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 257 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 276 |
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 893 business establishments in ZIP 49504, employing approximately 20,522 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,138,276,000.
893
Businesses
20,522
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 60 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.1% |
| Information | 15 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
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 49504 vs 49503 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 2.8 mi |
| 49534 | Grand Rapids, MI | 21,570 | 4.0 mi |
| 49505 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,216 | 3.9 mi |
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 5.7 mi |
| 49544 | Grand Rapids, MI | 8,944 | 4.8 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 5.8 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 4.4 mi |
| 49321 | Comstock Park, MI | 16,241 | 6.6 mi |
| 49506 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,354 | 5.4 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 8.0 mi |
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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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