Grand Rapids, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49534
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,570
- 238/sq mi High-density area
- $81,657
- Median income Near-median income area
- $306,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Rapids pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 238
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49534 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 49534 (Grand Rapids, MI) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.2 in 2023 to 241.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49534 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with 21,570 residents across 90.6 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,657 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,283. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $306,700 (40% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 70.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,280.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49534 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 49534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49534.
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 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 49534, 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
21,570
Population
90.6
Area (sq mi)
238
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49534?
37.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
4.9%
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?
$81,657
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$44,283
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49534 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)
$81,657 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
10,001housing units
10,001
Total Housing Units
9,645
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,700
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,280
Median Rent
1988
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49534 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 157 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 178 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 201 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 222 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 241 |
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 573 business establishments in ZIP 49534, employing approximately 10,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $555,403,000.
573
Businesses
10,771
Employees
$555.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 104 | 18.1% |
| Manufacturing | 72 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
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 49534 vs 49504 →
ZIP 49534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49504
Grand Rapids (49504)
39,994 residents
- 49503
Grand Rapids (49503)
35,940 residents
- 49507
Grand Rapids (49507)
35,459 residents
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
33,244 residents
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
27,424 residents
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
27,417 residents
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
26,720 residents
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
25,420 residents
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
21,570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49534 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
$112,234 median income
- 49435
Marne (49435)
$103,432 median income
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
$100,225 median income
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
$84,846 median income
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
$81,657 median income
- 49544
Grand Rapids (49544)
$74,390 median income
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
$73,762 median income
- 49504
Grand Rapids (49504)
$70,119 median income
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
$65,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49534 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 4.0 mi |
| 49428 | Jenison, MI | 25,420 | 4.3 mi |
| 49435 | Marne, MI | 3,549 | 4.7 mi |
| 49418 | Grandville, MI | 27,417 | 6.5 mi |
| 49544 | Grand Rapids, MI | 8,944 | 5.7 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 6.5 mi |
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 6.1 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 7.0 mi |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,459 | 7.3 mi |
| 49426 | Hudsonville, MI | 33,244 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49534, 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 (21,570 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 49534 in?
ZIP code 49534 (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 49534?
ZIP code 49534 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 21,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49534?
The median household income in ZIP 49534 is $81,657, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49534?
The median home value in ZIP 49534 is $306,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49534 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49534?
ZIP code 49534 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 10,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49534 are: Construction (104), Manufacturing (72), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49534 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 49534?
In ZIP code 49534, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 49534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49534 is 21.1 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 49534?
In ZIP code 49534, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49534 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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