49512 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49512 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,141 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,640 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,370 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,852 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,900 |
| Land Area: | 23.0 sq miles
59.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8801, -85.5532 |
Population Information (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,141 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,873 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,268 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,148 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,012 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,192 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,049 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,747 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,005 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,441 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,924 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 962 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,086 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,265 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 645 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 665 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,126 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,852 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,569 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 283 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,688 | 43.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,881 | 57.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,993 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 558 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 489 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,675 | 20.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,332 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 916 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,609 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,414 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49512 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,640 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,426 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,706 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,370 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,725 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,199 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 526 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,919 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,021 | 89.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 864 | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 314 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,280 | 69.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,734 | 19.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 157 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 861 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 241 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 820 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 609 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,401 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 816 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 326 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 243 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49512 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 317 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 233 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 562 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 685 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,501 | 17.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,586 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 865 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,649 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 484 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 687 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49512 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,594 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 815 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 349 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 317 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 843 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49512 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 594 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,378 | 21.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 505 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,371 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 927 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 255 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 704 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 973 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,258 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 769 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 275 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 190 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,202 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,035 | 78.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,716 | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 793 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49512 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,090 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,081 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,701 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 251 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 487 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49512 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,765 | 31.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,011 | 11.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 124 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 185 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 920 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,378 | 26.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,322 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 147 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49512 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 839 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,030 | 22.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,135 | 24.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,505 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,608 | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 480 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 56 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 171 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49512 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 492 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,805 | 20.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,430 | 38.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,802 | 20.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,112 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 211 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49512 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,058 | 82.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,361 | 15.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 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: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49512 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 878 | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,554 | 41.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,296 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 841 | 9.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49512 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 153 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 76 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 347 | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 332 | 9.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,542 | 41.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,084 | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 154 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49512 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,626 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $714 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,126 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,569 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,187 | 37.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,393 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,226 | 26.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,509 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,006 | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,014 | 23.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49512 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,997 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,560 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,507 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 218 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 618 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,868 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49512 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,725 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 260 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,714 | 36.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 549 | 11.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,045 | 43.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,395 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 963 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,995 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,750 | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 41 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 793 | 45.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 916 | 52.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49512 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,707 | 76.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,123 | 21.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,345 | 56.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,662 | 40.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 816 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 116 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,920 | 83.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 251 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,221 | 1283.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,221 | 1283.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,221 | 1283.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,236 | 492.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 696 | 277.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 308 | 122.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 9.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49512 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,993 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,195 | 78.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,798 | 21.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 642 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,229 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 650 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,277 | 7.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49512 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,569 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,131 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
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