49544 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49544 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,977 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,250 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,119 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,318 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,900 |
| Land Area: | 19.9 sq miles
51.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0389, -85.7466 |
Population Information (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,977 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,264 | 52.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,713 | 47.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 582 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 521 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 537 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 566 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 682 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,516 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,642 | 16.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,100 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 623 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 705 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 814 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 548 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 141 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,076 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,318 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,182 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 136 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,556 | 61.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,626 | 38.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,089 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 270 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 236 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,257 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,330 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 989 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,489 | 21.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 518 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49544 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,250 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,081 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,119 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,605 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,385 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 220 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,599 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,831 | 89.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 430 | 8.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 124 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,942 | 79.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 395 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 455 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 295 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 858 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 679 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 949 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 651 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 104 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 143 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49544 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 101 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 120 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 552 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 218 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 627 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 760 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 506 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 745 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 230 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 323 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49544 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,853 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 790 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 154 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 491 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49544 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 52 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 255 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,395 | 25.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 238 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 955 | 17.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 352 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 217 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 370 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 939 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 397 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 141 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 67 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 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 (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,458 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,137 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,427 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 378 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49544 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,178 | 76.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,100 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,065 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 196 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 542 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49544 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,076 | 48.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 230 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 75 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 405 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 189 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 594 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 643 | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49544 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 385 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 340 | 7.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 849 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 835 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 626 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 793 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 137 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 101 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 231 | 5.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49544 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 45 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 913 | 21.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,088 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,641 | 38.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 582 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 49 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49544 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,492 | 83.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 109 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 412 | 9.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49544 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 202 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,769 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,532 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 679 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49544 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 477 | 18.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 14 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 101 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 275 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,206 | 47.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 379 | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 99 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49544 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,333 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $675 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,076 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,182 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,696 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 599 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 921 | 22.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,214 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,017 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,045 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49544 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,273 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,852 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,868 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 159 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 387 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,363 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49544 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,161 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 110 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 888 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 412 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 529 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,950 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 475 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,836 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,069 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 36 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 674 | 63.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 359 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49544 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,013 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 876 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 630 | 71.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 165 | 18.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 25 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 9.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49544 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,269 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 8 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 708 | 8850.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 708 | 8850.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 708 | 8850.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 150.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 191 | 2387.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49544 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,395 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,535 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 860 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 336 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 171 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 185 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 168 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49544 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,182 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,075 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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