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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
$81,657
Median income
$306,700
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,283. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $306,700 for a typical home value (40% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,280 a month; 70.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49534, 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 49534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49534.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49534?

37.4

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$44,283

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49534 ranks nationally

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

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

$81,657 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,001

Total Housing Units

9,645

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$306,700

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49534 ranks #9 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 49534 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 49534 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
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

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 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.

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