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 High-density area
- $99,343
- Median income Above-median income area
- $417,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49546 (Grand Rapids, MI) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.8 in 2023 to 233.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,423. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $417,900 (90% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 68.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,408.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49546 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 49546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Rapids, MI
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
13,561housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 49546 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
39,148 residents
- 49503
Grand Rapids (49503)
35,940 residents
- 49507
Grand Rapids (49507)
35,459 residents
- 49546
Grand Rapids (49546)
31,880 residents
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
31,354 residents
- 49505
Grand Rapids (49505)
31,216 residents
- 49525
Grand Rapids (49525)
27,383 residents
- 49316
Caledonia (49316)
20,074 residents
- 49301
Ada (49301)
18,701 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49546 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49546 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49301
Ada (49301)
$183,125 median income
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
$118,131 median income
- 49306
Belmont (49306)
$115,039 median income
- 49316
Caledonia (49316)
$103,238 median income
- 49546
Grand Rapids (49546)
$99,343 median income
- 49525
Grand Rapids (49525)
$94,037 median income
- 49505
Grand Rapids (49505)
$74,906 median income
- 49512 $71,329
Grand Rapids (49512)
$71,329 median income
- 49508 $70,120
Grand Rapids (49508)
$70,120 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49546, 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 (31,880 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 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.
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