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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
$71,329
Median income
$314,900
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,915. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $314,900 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,249 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 49512 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49512.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49512?

35.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

18.7%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 21.5%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

$42,915

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49512 ranks nationally

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

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

$71,329 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,970

Total Housing Units

8,305

Occupied Units

665

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$314,900

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49512 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 49512 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 49512 ranks #6 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
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

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 Grand Rapids, MI Michigan

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.

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