49534 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49534 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Ottawa |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,008 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,698 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,778 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,717 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,100 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9800, -85.7700 |
Population Information (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,008 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,128 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,880 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,264 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,381 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,270 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,304 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,372 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,979 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,565 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,480 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,875 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,353 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,339 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,143 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 683 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,111 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,717 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,450 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 267 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,379 | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,071 | 32.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,417 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 121 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 533 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,605 | 28.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,893 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,709 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,764 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,792 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49534 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,698 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,868 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,381 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,778 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,393 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,965 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 428 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,440 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,381 | 87.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,073 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 511 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,519 | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 517 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 368 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 588 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 987 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,172 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 977 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 844 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49534 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 193 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 176 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 335 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 541 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,223 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,988 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,655 | 17.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,104 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 680 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 555 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49534 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,545 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 934 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 72 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 50 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 157 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 830 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49534 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 772 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,556 | 19.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 524 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,564 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 631 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 151 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 701 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,084 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,242 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 796 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 594 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 238 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 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 (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,441 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,211 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,136 | 31.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 564 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49534 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,489 | 79.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,959 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,561 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 255 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 251 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49534 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,833 | 60.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 587 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 162 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 205 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 730 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 946 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 651 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 597 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49534 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,090 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,670 | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,755 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,400 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,395 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 911 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 737 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 334 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 402 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49534 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 265 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,164 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,391 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,519 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,932 | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 446 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49534 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,198 | 86.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 182 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 989 | 10.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 61 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49534 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 208 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,958 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,065 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,219 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49534 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 366 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 217 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 488 | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 685 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,496 | 39.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,874 | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 219 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49534 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,480 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,111 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,450 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,089 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,503 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,450 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,061 | 21.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,323 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,862 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49534 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,385 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,772 | 29.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,411 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 156 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,023 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,816 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49534 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,247 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 345 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 315 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,053 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,081 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,453 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,352 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,497 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,005 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,257 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 100 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,102 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,055 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49534 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,489 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,254 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,188 | 52.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,066 | 47.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 231 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,074 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 934 | 587.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 934 | 587.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 934 | 587.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 92 | 57.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 8.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 272 | 171.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 57 | 35.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49534 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,744 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,798 | 95.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 946 | 4.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 348 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 344 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 201 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 53 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49534 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,450 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,102 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Grand Rapids, MI49534