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Wyoming, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49519

Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,424
1,329/sq mi
$73,762
Median income
$238,700
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wyoming pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,329
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49519 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49519 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan, with 27,424 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 1,329 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49519 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,762 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,252. Local economic indicators show a 12.8% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 23 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 49519 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 49519

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wyoming, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49519.

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 49519, 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

27,424

Population

20.6

Area (sq mi)

1,329

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49519?

32.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 9.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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

How ZIP 49519 ranks nationally

Wyoming, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,762 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$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 49519 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 49519 ranks #6 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 49519 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 49519 ranks #5 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
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

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 49519 in? ▼
ZIP code 49519 (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 49519? ▼
ZIP code 49519 in Wyoming, MI has a population of 27,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49519? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49519 is $73,762, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49519? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49519 is $238,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49519? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49519 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49519? ▼
ZIP code 49519 has 473 business establishments employing approximately 8,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49519? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49519 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Accommodation and food services (57), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49519? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49519 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 49519? ▼
In ZIP code 49519, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 49519? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49519 is 22.5 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 49519? ▼
In ZIP code 49519, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49519? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49519 is 12.8% 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.