PlainZIP

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
$65,132
Median income
$202,100
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,505. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $202,100 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,051 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49509 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49509

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wyoming, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49509.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49509?

33.4

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 10.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%

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

$31,505

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49509 ranks nationally

Wyoming, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,132 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,888

Total Housing Units

10,574

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$202,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49509 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 49509 ranks #0 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 49509 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 49509 ranks #8 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
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

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 Wyoming, MI Michigan

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.

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