49505 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49505 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,325 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,838 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,234 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,104 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,400 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9965, -85.6377 |
Population Information (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,325 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,205 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,120 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,394 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,768 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,772 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,525 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,313 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,579 | 20.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,180 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,040 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,799 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,977 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,800 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,359 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 819 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,179 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,104 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,638 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 466 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,651 | 63.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,987 | 36.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,553 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 343 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 814 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,395 | 23.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,026 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,049 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,290 | 27.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,636 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,838 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,734 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,946 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,234 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,657 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,718 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 939 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,360 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,434 | 86.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,503 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 753 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,320 | 72.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,631 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 996 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 486 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,867 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,314 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,116 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,295 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 281 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 522 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 812 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 746 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,039 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 879 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,705 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,394 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,348 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,530 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 585 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 600 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,442 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,348 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 300 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 290 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 245 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,732 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 541 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,586 | 15.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 540 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,766 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 617 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 292 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,234 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,933 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,203 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,378 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,113 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 515 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,072 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,639 | 66.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,018 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,553 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,728 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,645 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,670 | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 725 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 492 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,047 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,207 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,119 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 676 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 735 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 769 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 591 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 941 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 391 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,050 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,309 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,261 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 897 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,185 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,900 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,602 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,509 | 24.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 208 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,689 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,964 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,011 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,773 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 459 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,181 | 89.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 216 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,184 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,047 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,678 | 41.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,107 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,806 | 13.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 111 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 173 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,421 | 16.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,521 | 29.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,269 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,060 | 12.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 71 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,252 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $487 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,179 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,638 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,155 | 37.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,032 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,941 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,511 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,772 | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,437 | 25.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,027 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,448 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,765 | 44.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 423 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,240 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,793 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,198 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 511 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 506 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,947 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,217 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,017 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,479 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,588 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,625 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,895 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 480 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,168 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,247 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,267 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,534 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,242 | 71.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,115 | 24.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 221 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 177 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,153 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 205 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,172 | 1059.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,172 | 1059.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,172 | 1059.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 387 | 188.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 749 | 365.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 295 | 143.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 28.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,931 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,420 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,511 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 800 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 561 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 478 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 672 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49505 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,638 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,706 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
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