Wyoming, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49509
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,720
- 1,423/sq mi High-density area
- $65,132
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wyoming pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,423
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49509 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 49509 (Wyoming, MI) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 255.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49509 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan, with 26,720 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 1,423 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49509 reports a modest median household income of $65,132 (11% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,505. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $202,100 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,051; 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49509 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 49509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wyoming, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49509.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 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 49509, Wyoming, 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
26,720
Population
18.8
Area (sq mi)
1,423
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49509?
33.4
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
16.8%
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?
$65,132
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,505
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49509 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Wyoming, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,132 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 962 Michigan 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
10,888housing units
10,888
Total Housing Units
10,574
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,100
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,051
Median Rent
1960
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49509 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 168 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 194 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 224 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 240 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 256 |
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 627 business establishments in ZIP 49509, employing approximately 16,867 people with a combined annual payroll of $894,815,000.
627
Businesses
16,867
Employees
$894.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 53 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
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 49509 vs 49519 →
ZIP 49509 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
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
39,148 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
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
27,417 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49509 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49509 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
- 49315
Byron Center (49315)
$113,346 median income
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
$84,846 median income
- 49505
Grand Rapids (49505)
$74,906 median income
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
$73,762 median income
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
$70,120 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 49509 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 1.3 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 2.5 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 3.0 mi |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,148 | 3.8 mi |
| 49418 | Grandville, MI | 27,417 | 4.2 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 4.8 mi |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 5.8 mi |
| 49506 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,354 | 5.2 mi |
| 49315 | Byron Center, MI | 19,915 | 7.1 mi |
| 49505 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,216 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49509, 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 (26,720 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 49509 in?
ZIP code 49509 (Wyoming) 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 49509?
ZIP code 49509 in Wyoming, MI has a population of 26,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49509?
The median household income in ZIP 49509 is $65,132, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49509?
The median home value in ZIP 49509 is $202,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49509?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49509 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49509?
ZIP code 49509 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 16,867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49509?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49509 are: Retail trade (101), Other services (except public administration) (69), Accommodation and food services (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49509?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49509 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 49509?
In ZIP code 49509, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 49509?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49509 is 21.2 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 49509?
In ZIP code 49509, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49509?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49509 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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