ZIP Code 49546
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Grand Rapids · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 31,880
- Median income
- $99,343
- Median home value
- $417,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.7%
- Land area
- 46.8 sq mi
682/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
Detroit
ZIP code 49546 in Grand Rapids, Michigan has a population of 31,880. The median household income is $99,343, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $417,900, 50% above the US average. 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49546 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.8 square miles in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 31,880 residents, producing a population density of 682 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 49546 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49546 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $417,900 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,408 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49546 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49546 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 49546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49546.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
302 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
240 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
209 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 106
Other services (except public administration)
106 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 100
Real estate and rental and leasing
100 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 49546, 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
31,880
Population
46.8
Area (sq mi)
682
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49546?
39.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
10.7%
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?
$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
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?
13,561
Total Housing Units
13,088
Occupied Units
473
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49546 vs 49512 →
| 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 |
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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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