49331 ZIP Code
Lowell, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49331 |
| City/Town: | Lowell |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,522 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,102 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,159 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,961 |
| Median Home Value: | $274,900 |
| Land Area: | 91.5 sq miles
237.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9502, -85.3520 |
Population Information (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,522 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,870 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,652 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,161 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,166 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,032 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,180 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 942 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,309 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,437 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,692 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,089 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,131 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,623 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 415 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 345 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $274,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $991 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,961 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,774 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 187 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,662 | 83.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,112 | 16.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,041 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 150 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 361 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,928 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,634 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,499 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,863 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,606 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49331 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,102 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,512 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,212 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,159 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,566 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,419 | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 136 | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,463 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,077 | 85.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 815 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 499 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,138 | 92.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 291 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 66 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 203 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 817 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 376 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 540 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 430 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 110 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49331 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 187 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 125 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 262 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 681 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 590 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 791 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,033 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,856 | 27.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 676 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 573 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49331 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,168 | 76.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 511 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 199 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 102 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,350 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49331 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 132 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 709 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,702 | 18.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 400 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 889 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 297 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 141 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 548 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,290 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 570 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 306 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 254 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,922 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,572 | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,364 | 24.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 454 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49331 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,398 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,812 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,644 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 364 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 142 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 392 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49331 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,644 | 81.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 102 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 73 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 76 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 279 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 218 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 455 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49331 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 103 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 872 | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 978 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,045 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 743 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,374 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 702 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 379 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 225 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 540 | 7.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49331 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 282 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,342 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,318 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,525 | 21.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 424 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49331 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,973 | 58.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,423 | 21.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 704 | 10.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 202 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 307 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 150 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49331 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 439 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,393 | 20.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,174 | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,768 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49331 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 410 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 287 | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 790 | 14.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,744 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,791 | 31.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 518 | 9.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 42 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49331 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,652 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $991 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,774 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,053 | 59.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,694 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 915 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,382 | 20.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,337 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,615 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49331 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,236 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,258 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,169 | 57.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 193 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 581 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,419 | 19.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49331 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 528 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 170 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,719 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 849 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 778 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 962 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,376 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,722 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 214 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 828 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 680 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49331 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,903 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,501 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 412 | 27.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,054 | 70.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 570 | 38.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,293 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 150 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 229 | 152.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 229 | 152.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 229 | 152.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 110 | 73.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 21 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 20.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49331 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,361 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,885 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 476 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 175 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 232 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49331 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,774 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,542 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
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