Grand Rapids, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49504
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,994
- 1,399/sq mi High-density area
- $70,119
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Rapids pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,399
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49504 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 49504 (Grand Rapids, MI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.1 in 2023 to 275.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with 39,994 residents across 28.6 square miles, a density of 1,399 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,119 (4% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,577. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $243,500 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,231; 56.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, 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 49504 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 49504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$37,577
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49504 ranks nationally
Grand Rapids, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,119 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US 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
18,769housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 49504 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
- 49503
Grand Rapids (49503)
35,940 residents
- 49507
Grand Rapids (49507)
35,459 residents
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
31,354 residents
- 49505
Grand Rapids (49505)
31,216 residents
- 49548
Grand Rapids (49548)
30,524 residents
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
27,424 residents
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
26,720 residents
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
21,570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49504 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
$118,131 median income
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
$81,657 median income
- 49321
Comstock Park (49321)
$77,870 median income
- 49505
Grand Rapids (49505)
$74,906 median income
- 49544
Grand Rapids (49544)
$74,390 median income
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
$73,762 median income
- 49504
Grand Rapids (49504)
$70,119 median income
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
$65,132 median income
- 49503
Grand Rapids (49503)
$64,661 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49504 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49504, 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 (39,994 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 49504 in?
ZIP code 49504 (Grand Rapids) 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 49504?
ZIP code 49504 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 39,994 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49504?
The median household income in ZIP 49504 is $70,119, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49504?
The median home value in ZIP 49504 is $243,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49504?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49504 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49504?
ZIP code 49504 has 893 business establishments employing approximately 20,522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49504?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49504 are: Retail trade (122), Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Accommodation and food services (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49504?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49504 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 49504?
In ZIP code 49504, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 49504?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49504 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 49504?
In ZIP code 49504, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49504?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49504 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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