ZIP Code 49519
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Wyoming · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 27,424
- Median income
- $73,762
- Median home value
- $238,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.2%
- Land area
- 20.6 sq mi
1,329/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49519 in Wyoming, Michigan has a population of 27,424. The median household income is $73,762, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $238,700, 14% below the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49519 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.6 square miles in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 27,424 residents, producing a population density of 1,329 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49519 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49519 sits at $73,762 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,252. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $238,700 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,205 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49519 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49519 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49519.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
41 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49519, Wyoming, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,424
Population
20.6
Area (sq mi)
1,329
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49519?
32.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
9.3%
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?
$73,762
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$35,252
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,648
Total Housing Units
10,867
Occupied Units
781
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,205
Median Rent
1974
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49519 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 187 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 217 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 239 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 244 |
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 473 business establishments in ZIP 49519, employing approximately 8,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $421,844,000.
473
Businesses
8,008
Employees
$421.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 37 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
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 49519 vs 49509 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 1.3 mi |
| 49418 | Grandville, MI | 27,417 | 3.0 mi |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI | 30,524 | 3.4 mi |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 5.7 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 3.9 mi |
| 49315 | Byron Center, MI | 19,915 | 6.8 mi |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,148 | 5.0 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 5.4 mi |
| 49428 | Jenison, MI | 25,420 | 6.2 mi |
| 49534 | Grand Rapids, MI | 21,570 | 6.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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