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Grand Rapids, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49546

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

31,880
682/sq mi
$99,343
Median income
$417,900
Median home value
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
682
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49546 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49546 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with 31,880 residents across 46.8 square miles, a density of 682 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49546 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,343 (35% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $54,423. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $417,900 (90% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,408 monthly, and 68.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 49546 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kent County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49546

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49546.

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 49546, 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

31,880

Population

46.8

Area (sq mi)

682

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49546?

39.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 7.5%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$99,343

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$54,423

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49546 ranks nationally

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

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

$99,343 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,561

Total Housing Units

13,088

Occupied Units

473

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$417,900

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,408

Median Rent

1980

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49546 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 156
2021 +12.4% 175
2022 +13.1% 198
2023 +11.6% 221
2024 +5.5% 233

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 1,473 business establishments in ZIP 49546, employing approximately 28,390 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,769,638,000.

1,473

Businesses

28,390

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 302 20.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 240 16.3%
Finance and insurance 209 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 106 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 100 6.8%
Retail trade 97 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 91 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 4.7%
Wholesale trade 52 3.5%
Construction 50 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.0%
Information 29 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.0%
Educational services 27 1.8%
Manufacturing 20 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 20 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49546 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 49546 ranks #4 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 49546 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 49546 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
49512 Grand Rapids, MI 15,448 3.2 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 4.1 mi
49301 Ada, MI 18,701 4.6 mi
49507 Grand Rapids, MI 35,459 6.0 mi
49508 Grand Rapids, MI 39,148 5.8 mi
49316 Caledonia, MI 20,074 9.1 mi
49525 Grand Rapids, MI 27,383 7.0 mi
49503 Grand Rapids, MI 35,940 6.6 mi
49505 Grand Rapids, MI 31,216 7.0 mi
49306 Belmont, MI 9,244 10.2 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
49506 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 31,354

Related Areas

Kent County Grand Rapids, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49546 in? ▼
ZIP code 49546 (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 49546? ▼
ZIP code 49546 in Grand Rapids, MI has a population of 31,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49546? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49546 is $99,343, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49546? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49546 is $417,900, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49546? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49546 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49546? ▼
ZIP code 49546 has 1,473 business establishments employing approximately 28,390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49546? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49546 are: Health care and social assistance (302), Professional, scientific, and technical services (240), Finance and insurance (209). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49546? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49546 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 49546? ▼
In ZIP code 49546, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.7% 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 49546? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49546 is 17.2 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 49546? ▼
In ZIP code 49546, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49546? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49546 is 8.2% 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.