49504 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49504 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,686 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,317 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,810 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,640 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9816, -85.7107 |
Population Information (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,686 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,127 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,559 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,298 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,118 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,103 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,650 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,906 | 12.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,650 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,950 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,894 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,226 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,312 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,936 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,742 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 901 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,109 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,640 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,979 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,661 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,858 | 58.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,121 | 41.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,611 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 665 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,486 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,674 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,768 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,070 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,214 | 27.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,734 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,317 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,551 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,857 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,810 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,501 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,081 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,393 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,168 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,343 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,586 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,138 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,506 | 77.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,677 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 201 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 790 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,980 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,532 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,004 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,604 | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,020 | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 524 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 158 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 902 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 815 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,448 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,341 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,077 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,056 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,697 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,893 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,862 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,047 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 743 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,374 | 69.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,694 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 531 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 555 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 624 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,886 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 147 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,236 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,813 | 17.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 606 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,609 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 832 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 290 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,029 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,320 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,284 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,507 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 954 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 454 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 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 (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,759 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,761 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,183 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,626 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,954 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,652 | 27.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,414 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,380 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 497 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,202 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,050 | 59.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 565 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,972 | 15.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 800 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 363 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 257 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,592 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 41 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 942 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,265 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,099 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 671 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,603 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,688 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,357 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,231 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,740 | 41.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 513 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,595 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,351 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,929 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,778 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 474 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,176 | 83.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 422 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,285 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,391 | 14.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,670 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,211 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,707 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 338 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 455 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,508 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,464 | 25.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,664 | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,245 | 12.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 164 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,230 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $475 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,109 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,979 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,168 | 36.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,197 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,604 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,743 | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,964 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,217 | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,561 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,911 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,783 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 338 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,342 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,620 | 40.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,406 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 508 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 337 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,453 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,728 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,380 | 35.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,789 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,079 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,385 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,972 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 343 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,698 | 54.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,931 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,013 | 78.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,377 | 20.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,837 | 57.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,490 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 274 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,992 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 514 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,694 | 524.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,694 | 524.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,694 | 524.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 477 | 92.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 126 | 24.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,227 | 238.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 16.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,388 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,499 | 89.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,889 | 10.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,795 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 666 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 333 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 95 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,979 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,580 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Grand Rapids, MI49504