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Grand Rapids, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49507

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

35,459
2,481/sq mi
$61,461
Median income
$199,300
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Rapids pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,481
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49507 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with 35,459 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 2,481 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49507 reports a modest median household income of $61,461 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,890. Poverty here runs at 22.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $199,300 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,108 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 49507 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kent County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49507.

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 49507, 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

35,459

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

2,481

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49507?

31.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 34.0%
African American 32.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%

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?

$61,461

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,890

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49507 ranks nationally

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

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

$61,461 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,686

Total Housing Units

13,147

Occupied Units

539

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$199,300

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1941

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49507 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 179
2021 +18.4% 212
2022 +16.4% 247
2023 +8.3% 267
2024 +5.9% 283

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 468 business establishments in ZIP 49507, employing approximately 7,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,282,000.

468

Businesses

7,409

Employees

$386.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 64 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.8%
Retail trade 59 12.6%
Construction 45 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 8.6%
Manufacturing 38 8.1%
Wholesale trade 37 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 31 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Information 8 1.7%
Finance and insurance 8 1.7%
Educational services 7 1.5%
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 49507 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 49507 ranks #4 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 49507 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 49507 ranks #null 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 2.2 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 2.3 mi
49548 Grand Rapids, MI 30,524 4.2 mi
49509 Wyoming, MI 26,720 3.0 mi
49505 Grand Rapids, MI 31,216 4.8 mi
49508 Grand Rapids, MI 39,148 4.2 mi
49519 Wyoming, MI 27,424 3.9 mi
49504 Grand Rapids, MI 39,994 4.4 mi
49546 Grand Rapids, MI 31,880 6.0 mi
49525 Grand Rapids, MI 27,383 7.0 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
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 49507 in? ▼
ZIP code 49507 (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 49507? ▼
ZIP code 49507 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 35,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49507? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49507 is $61,461, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49507? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49507 is $199,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49507? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49507 is White at 34.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49507? ▼
ZIP code 49507 has 468 business establishments employing approximately 7,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49507? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49507 are: Health care and social assistance (64), Other services (except public administration) (60), Retail trade (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49507? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49507 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 49507? ▼
In ZIP code 49507, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 49507? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49507 is 20.0 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 49507? ▼
In ZIP code 49507, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49507? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49507 is 22.6% 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.