49508 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49508 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,515 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,183 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,571 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,393 |
| Median Home Value: | $226,900 |
| Land Area: | 11.8 sq miles
30.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8730, -85.6280 |
Population Information (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,515 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,557 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,958 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,309 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,964 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,512 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,598 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,433 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,693 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,269 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,251 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,636 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,299 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,179 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,553 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 819 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $226,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,136 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,393 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,868 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 525 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,382 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,486 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,699 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,535 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,316 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,048 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,811 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,494 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,917 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,578 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,183 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,868 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,641 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,571 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,841 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,932 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 909 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,212 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,484 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,538 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 886 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,671 | 51.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,499 | 27.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,119 | 9.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,072 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,139 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,011 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,576 | 10.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,142 | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 413 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 980 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 506 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 763 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 916 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,492 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,512 | 15.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,938 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,338 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,541 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,040 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 822 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,510 | 78.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,662 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 287 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 170 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 329 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,611 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 173 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 999 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,636 | 22.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 619 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,041 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,005 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 300 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,591 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,821 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,858 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,371 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,037 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 481 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 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 (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,511 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,409 | 69.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,351 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,696 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,500 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,871 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,223 | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 762 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 926 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,354 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,667 | 52.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,704 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 584 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 935 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,304 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,344 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,527 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 328 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 614 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 930 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,301 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,718 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,096 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,594 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,124 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 673 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 297 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 415 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,903 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,986 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,010 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,495 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 584 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,108 | 82.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 147 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,395 | 15.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 134 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,369 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,422 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,705 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,372 | 14.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 574 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 291 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 562 | 6.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,875 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,373 | 46.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,496 | 15.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 114 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,419 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,136 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,868 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,142 | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,236 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,145 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,333 | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,569 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,717 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,110 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,215 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,965 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 299 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,510 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,696 | 37.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,853 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 748 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,260 | 11.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,679 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,154 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,012 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,075 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,038 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,207 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,418 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 265 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,651 | 60.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,502 | 34.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,334 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,624 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,339 | 77.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,141 | 20.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 266 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 144 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,879 | 82.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 584 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,636 | 1307.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,636 | 1307.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,636 | 1307.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 984 | 168.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,125 | 363.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,269 | 217.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,206 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,669 | 75.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,537 | 24.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,753 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,914 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,238 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,632 | 4.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49508 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,868 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,081 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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