49506 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49506 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,877 |
| Median Household Income: | $106,971 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,914 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,190 |
| Median Home Value: | $306,400 |
| Land Area: | 7.3 sq miles
18.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9457, -85.6138 |
Population Information (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,877 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,820 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,057 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,228 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,094 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,135 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,507 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,847 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,446 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,007 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,016 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,216 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,356 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,441 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,145 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 439 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $306,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,251 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,190 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,603 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 587 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,621 | 76.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,982 | 23.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,066 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 179 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 385 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,457 | 11.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,235 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,358 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,759 | 35.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,693 | 30.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $106,971 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,808 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,679 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,914 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,672 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,061 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 558 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,272 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,564 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,334 | 7.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,145 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,827 | 79.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,283 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 130 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 696 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 445 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,483 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,072 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,451 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 659 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 705 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 208 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 208 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 700 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 440 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,013 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,806 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,444 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,843 | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,722 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,219 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,728 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 893 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 190 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 861 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 306 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,950 | 15.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 642 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,254 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 708 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,083 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 399 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 355 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,321 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,491 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,888 | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,614 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 950 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 290 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 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 (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,443 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,610 | 84.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,683 | 22.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,268 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,834 | 86.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,154 | 25.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,203 | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 438 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 375 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 659 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,959 | 75.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 532 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 904 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 171 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 274 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 156 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,162 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 483 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 206 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 448 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 527 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,063 | 8.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,836 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,896 | 22.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,081 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,637 | 35.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 378 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 780 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,456 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,807 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,767 | 28.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,002 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,423 | 90.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 292 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 844 | 6.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 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: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 609 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,971 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,824 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,199 | 17.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 185 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 228 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 496 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 775 | 8.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,021 | 31.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,033 | 31.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,427 | 14.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 456 | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,698 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $648 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,251 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,603 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,140 | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,429 | 27.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,786 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,890 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,293 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,938 | 23.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,256 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,725 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,285 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 281 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 883 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,359 | 32.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,060 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 746 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 463 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,369 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,788 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,694 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,867 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 865 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,711 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,480 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 122 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,444 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 914 | 36.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,155 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,234 | 15.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,739 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,430 | 46.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,148 | 21.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,815 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 223 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,062 | 924.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,062 | 924.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,062 | 924.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 392 | 175.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 463 | 207.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 397 | 178.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 163 | 73.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,649 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,240 | 92.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,409 | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 812 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 857 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 193 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 547 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,603 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,130 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
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