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Grand Rapids, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49505

Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,216
1,354/sq mi
$74,906
Median income
$246,700
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Rapids pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,354
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with 31,216 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 1,354 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49505 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,906 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,544. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $246,700 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,324 monthly, and 65.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 19 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 49505 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 49505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49505.

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 49505, 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

31,216

Population

23.1

Area (sq mi)

1,354

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49505?

34.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 13.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$74,906

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$37,544

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49505 ranks nationally

Grand Rapids, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,906 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,232

Total Housing Units

13,710

Occupied Units

522

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$246,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,324

Median Rent

1957

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49505 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 175
2021 +15.6% 202
2022 +15.1% 232
2023 +10.4% 257
2024 +7.8% 277

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 536 business establishments in ZIP 49505, employing approximately 10,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $705,166,000.

536

Businesses

10,707

Employees

$705.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 68 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 65 12.1%
Construction 55 10.3%
Retail trade 51 9.5%
Manufacturing 41 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.0%
Finance and insurance 27 5.0%
Wholesale trade 14 2.6%
Information 12 2.2%
Educational services 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

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 49505 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 49505 ranks #6 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 49505 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 49505 ranks #5 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 2.7 mi
49525 Grand Rapids, MI 27,383 2.8 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 3.9 mi
49507 Grand Rapids, MI 35,459 4.8 mi
49504 Grand Rapids, MI 39,994 3.9 mi
49321 Comstock Park, MI 16,241 5.7 mi
49508 Grand Rapids, MI 39,148 8.6 mi
49306 Belmont, MI 9,244 6.2 mi
49544 Grand Rapids, MI 8,944 6.2 mi
49548 Grand Rapids, MI 30,524 9.0 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 Grand Rapids, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49505 in? ▼
ZIP code 49505 (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 49505? ▼
ZIP code 49505 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 31,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49505 is $74,906, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49505 is $246,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49505 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49505? ▼
ZIP code 49505 has 536 business establishments employing approximately 10,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49505 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (70), Health care and social assistance (68), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49505 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 49505? ▼
In ZIP code 49505, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 49505? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49505 is 19.2 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 49505? ▼
In ZIP code 49505, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49505 is 15.3% 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.