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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
$70,119
Median income
$243,500
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,577. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $243,500 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,231 monthly, and 56.9% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49504, plus 6 more within Kent County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 49504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49504.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49504?

32.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49504 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49504 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 49504 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

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
49506 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 31,354

Related Areas

Kent County Grand Rapids, MI Michigan

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.

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