ZIP Code 49544
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Grand Rapids · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 8,944
- Median income
- $74,390
- Median home value
- $264,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.6%
- Land area
- 53.8 sq mi
166/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Detroit
ZIP code 49544 in Grand Rapids, Michigan has a population of 8,944. The median household income is $74,390, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $264,000, 5% below the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49544 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.8 square miles in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,944 residents, producing a population density of 166 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 49544 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49544 sits at $74,390 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,151. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $264,000 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,204 per month, and 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49544 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 49544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49544.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
56 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 49544, Grand Rapids, 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
8,944
Population
53.8
Area (sq mi)
166
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49544?
38.1
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
7.7%
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?
$74,390
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$40,151
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 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?
4,048
Total Housing Units
4,008
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,000
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$1,204
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49544 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 161 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 183 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 209 |
| 2023 | +16.8% | 244 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 248 |
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 555 business establishments in ZIP 49544, employing approximately 18,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,195,335,000.
555
Businesses
18,531
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 56 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 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 49544 vs 49321 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49321 | Comstock Park, MI | 16,241 | 3.6 mi |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 4.8 mi |
| 49435 | Marne, MI | 3,549 | 5.2 mi |
| 49534 | Grand Rapids, MI | 21,570 | 5.7 mi |
| 49345 | Sparta, MI | 13,040 | 7.7 mi |
| 49505 | Grand Rapids, MI | 31,216 | 6.2 mi |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI | 35,940 | 7.1 mi |
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 10.3 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 10.5 mi |
| 49403 | Conklin, MI | 2,473 | 8.3 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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