49525 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49525 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,509 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,200 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,297 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,410 |
| Median Home Value: | $270,200 |
| Land Area: | 23.4 sq miles
60.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0222, -85.5921 |
Population Information (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,509 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,135 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,374 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,545 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,957 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,030 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,206 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,041 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,948 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,842 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,227 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,478 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,916 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,199 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,719 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 401 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $270,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,296 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,410 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,990 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 420 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,526 | 79.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,464 | 20.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,730 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 151 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 349 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,086 | 19.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,381 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,071 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,280 | 30.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,412 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49525 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,200 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,524 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,468 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,297 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,027 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,052 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 975 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,558 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,691 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,304 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 868 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 189 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,787 | 87.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 926 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 589 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 390 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,751 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 949 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,168 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 650 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 229 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 239 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49525 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 247 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 557 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 957 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,171 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,007 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,496 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,531 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,313 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,475 | 12.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49525 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,596 | 72.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,187 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 91 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 279 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,591 | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49525 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 862 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,198 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 439 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,762 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 531 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 194 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,258 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,937 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,313 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,151 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,033 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 329 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,279 | 96.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,010 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,375 | 30.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,228 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49525 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,499 | 79.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,708 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,768 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 282 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 295 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 583 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49525 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,925 | 71.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,360 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 62 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 311 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 637 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 323 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 639 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 153 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49525 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,354 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 808 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,404 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,083 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,934 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,375 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,517 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 370 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 565 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49525 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 197 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 737 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,490 | 20.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,302 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,876 | 23.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 808 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49525 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,733 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 171 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 992 | 8.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49525 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 582 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,297 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,148 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,963 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49525 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 153 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 154 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 548 | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,370 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,385 | 35.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,214 | 23.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,380 | 14.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 322 | 3.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49525 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,588 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $589 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,296 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,990 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,093 | 59.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,423 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,310 | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,860 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,752 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,936 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49525 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,214 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,809 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,282 | 59.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 909 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,501 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49525 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,790 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 355 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 429 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,256 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,705 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,045 | 26.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,713 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,442 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,507 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,000 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 441 | 14.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,373 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,186 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49525 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,562 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,741 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,054 | 54.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,544 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 951 | 25.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 143 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49525 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,221 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 167 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,288 | 771.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,288 | 771.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,288 | 771.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 301 | 180.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 78 | 46.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 223 | 133.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 220 | 131.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49525 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,964 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,583 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,381 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 476 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 526 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 233 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 146 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49525 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,990 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,082 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
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