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Grand Rapids, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49525

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

27,383
449/sq mi
$94,037
Median income
$321,100
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Rapids pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
449
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49525 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with 27,383 residents across 61.0 square miles, a density of 449 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49525 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,037 (28% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,473. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $321,100 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,369 monthly, and 79.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49525, plus 6 more within Kent County, give a clearer read than the 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 49525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49525.

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 49525, 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

27,383

Population

61.0

Area (sq mi)

449

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49525?

38.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$94,037

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$50,473

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49525 ranks nationally

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

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

$94,037 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,648

Total Housing Units

12,329

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$321,100

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,369

Median Rent

1983

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49525 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 158
2021 +12.6% 178
2022 +16.2% 207
2023 +8.8% 225
2024 +6.1% 238

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 992 business establishments in ZIP 49525, employing approximately 17,673 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,133,080,000.

992

Businesses

17,673

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 158 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 133 13.4%
Retail trade 120 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 107 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 95 9.6%
Finance and insurance 94 9.5%
Construction 73 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 4.9%
Wholesale trade 24 2.4%
Educational services 23 2.3%
Manufacturing 20 2.0%
Information 16 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.6%

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 49525 vs 49505 →

ZIP 49525 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 49525 ranks #8 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 49525 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 49525 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
49505 Grand Rapids, MI 31,216 2.8 mi
49306 Belmont, MI 9,244 3.8 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 5.4 mi
49503 Grand Rapids, MI 35,940 5.3 mi
49321 Comstock Park, MI 16,241 5.8 mi
49546 Grand Rapids, MI 31,880 7.0 mi
49507 Grand Rapids, MI 35,459 7.0 mi
49504 Grand Rapids, MI 39,994 6.6 mi
49301 Ada, MI 18,701 6.6 mi
49508 Grand Rapids, MI 39,148 10.3 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 49525 in? ▼
ZIP code 49525 (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 49525? ▼
ZIP code 49525 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 27,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49525 is $94,037, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49525 is $321,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49525 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49525? ▼
ZIP code 49525 has 992 business establishments employing approximately 17,673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49525 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Professional, scientific, and technical services (133), Retail trade (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49525 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 49525? ▼
In ZIP code 49525, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 49525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49525 is 18.5 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 49525? ▼
In ZIP code 49525, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49525 is 8.7% 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.