Grand Rapids, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49512
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,448
- 264/sq mi High-density area
- $71,329
- Median income Near-median income area
- $314,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Rapids pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 264
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49512 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 49512 (Grand Rapids, MI) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.3 in 2023 to 207.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, home to 15,448 residents across 58.6 square miles, a density of 264 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,329 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,915. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $314,900 (43% above the average Michigan ZIP), with only 43.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,249.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49512 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 49512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49512.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
268 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
172 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
164 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
121 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 99
Professional, scientific, and technical services
99 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 49512, 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
15,448
Population
58.6
Area (sq mi)
264
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49512?
35.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
18.7%
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?
$71,329
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$42,915
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49512 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Grand Rapids, 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)
$71,329 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
8,970housing units
8,970
Total Housing Units
8,305
Occupied Units
665
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,900
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,249
Median Rent
1994
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49512 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 145 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 165 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 190 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 202 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 207 |
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 1,379 business establishments in ZIP 49512, employing approximately 58,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,486,931,000.
1,379
Businesses
58,619
Employees
$3.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 268 | 19.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 172 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 164 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 121 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 99 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 85 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 81 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 71 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 3.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 23 | 1.7% |
| Information | 22 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 49512 vs 49546 →
ZIP 49512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
39,148 residents
- 49503
Grand Rapids (49503)
35,940 residents
- 49507
Grand Rapids (49507)
35,459 residents
- 49546
Grand Rapids (49546)
31,880 residents
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
31,354 residents
- 49548
Grand Rapids (49548)
30,524 residents
- 49525
Grand Rapids (49525)
27,383 residents
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
26,720 residents
- 49316
Caledonia (49316)
20,074 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49512 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49301
Ada (49301)
$183,125 median income
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
$118,131 median income
- 49316
Caledonia (49316)
$103,238 median income
- 49546
Grand Rapids (49546)
$99,343 median income
- 49525
Grand Rapids (49525)
$94,037 median income
- 49512 $71,329
Grand Rapids (49512)
$71,329 median income
- 49508 $70,120
Grand Rapids (49508)
$70,120 median income
- 49509 $65,132
Wyoming (49509)
$65,132 median income
- 49503 $64,661
Grand Rapids (49503)
$64,661 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49512 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49546 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,880 | 3.2 mi |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,148 | 4.0 mi |
| 49316 | Caledonia, MI | 20,074 | 5.9 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 5.9 mi |
| 49506 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,354 | 5.6 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 6.5 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 7.5 mi |
| 49301 | Ada, MI | 18,701 | 7.5 mi |
| 49525 | Grand Rapids, MI | 27,383 | 9.9 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49512, 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 (15,448 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 49512 in?
ZIP code 49512 (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 49512?
ZIP code 49512 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 15,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49512?
The median household income in ZIP 49512 is $71,329, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49512?
The median home value in ZIP 49512 is $314,900, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49512 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49512?
ZIP code 49512 has 1,379 business establishments employing approximately 58,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49512 are: Retail trade (268), Wholesale trade (172), Manufacturing (164). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49512?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49512 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 49512?
In ZIP code 49512, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 49512?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49512 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 49512?
In ZIP code 49512, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49512 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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