49503 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49503 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,471 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,165 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,685 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,504 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,000 |
| Land Area: | 7.3 sq miles
18.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9621, -85.6594 |
Population Information (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,471 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,198 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,273 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,288 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,478 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,485 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,789 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,941 | 13.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,404 | 27.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,896 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,046 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,862 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,489 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,619 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 953 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 221 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,116 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,504 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,883 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,621 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,352 | 37.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,531 | 62.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,490 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,561 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,655 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,779 | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,535 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,698 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,258 | 28.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,004 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,165 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,767 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,627 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,685 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,218 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,045 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,173 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,657 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,551 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,459 | 6.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 996 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,552 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,056 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 395 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 872 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,094 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,502 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,563 | 12.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,852 | 18.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,376 | 11.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 458 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 129 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,889 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,387 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 974 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,321 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,321 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,262 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,494 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,214 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,460 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 623 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 827 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,549 | 64.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,893 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,003 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,799 | 8.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 473 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,039 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 222 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,068 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,596 | 17.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 659 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,077 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 731 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 447 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,306 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,560 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,904 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,359 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 823 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 293 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.1% | 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 (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,876 | 87.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,090 | 61.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,198 | 32.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,144 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,195 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,966 | 17.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,096 | 12.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 853 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 986 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,792 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,174 | 38.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 629 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,507 | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,917 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,128 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 799 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,241 | 22.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 109 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,899 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 856 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 976 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 660 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 770 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 908 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,549 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,009 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,866 | 53.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,215 | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,838 | 26.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,501 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,518 | 24.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,877 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 555 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,452 | 73.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 235 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,937 | 23.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 188 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,441 | 14.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,642 | 45.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,821 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,979 | 11.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 286 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 604 | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 995 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,193 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,825 | 28.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,123 | 17.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 273 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,320 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $467 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,116 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,883 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,170 | 24.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,431 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,651 | 27.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,658 | 33.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,553 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,778 | 16.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,417 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,284 | 56.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,641 | 28.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,705 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,101 | 55.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,024 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 495 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 306 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,315 | 28.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,557 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,351 | 41.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,205 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,097 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,020 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,782 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 280 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,505 | 73.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 997 | 20.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,803 | 71.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,239 | 27.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,511 | 63.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,673 | 35.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,218 | 11.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,760 | 90.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 374 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,711 | 992.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,711 | 992.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,711 | 992.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 171 | 45.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 181 | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,682 | 717.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 86 | 23.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,183 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,386 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,797 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,993 | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 294 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 291 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 219 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,883 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,796 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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