ZIP Code 49506
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Grand Rapids · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 31,354
- Median income
- $118,131
- Median home value
- $375,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.6%
- Land area
- 18.9 sq mi
1,662/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.2
Detroit
ZIP code 49506 in Grand Rapids, Michigan has a population of 31,354. The median household income is $118,131, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $375,000, 35% above the US average. 67.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.9 square miles in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 31,354 residents, producing a population density of 1,662 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 49506 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49506 sits at $118,131 (61% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $56,571. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $375,000 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $1,359 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49506 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 49506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49506.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 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 49506, 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
31,354
Population
18.9
Area (sq mi)
1,662
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49506?
33.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
4.7%
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?
$118,131
Median Household Income
+61% vs state
$56,571
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 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?
13,029
Total Housing Units
12,532
Occupied Units
497
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,000
Median Home Value
+71% vs state
$1,359
Median Rent
1953
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49506 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 191 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 216 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 247 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 265 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 287 |
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 744 business establishments in ZIP 49506, employing approximately 11,608 people with a combined annual payroll of $542,123,000.
744
Businesses
11,608
Employees
$542.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 16.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 9.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 32 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 3.8% |
| Information | 24 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 23 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 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 49506 vs 49507 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 2.3 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 2.6 mi |
| 49505 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,216 | 3.9 mi |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,148 | 5.0 mi |
| 49546 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,880 | 4.1 mi |
| 49525 | Grand Rapids, MI | 27,383 | 5.4 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 5.8 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 5.2 mi |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 5.4 mi |
| 49512 | Grand Rapids, MI | 15,448 | 5.6 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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