49546 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49546 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,308 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,095 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,606 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,604 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,000 |
| Land Area: | 17.9 sq miles
46.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9329, -85.5359 |
Population Information (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,308 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,392 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,916 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,832 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,528 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,418 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,702 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,516 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,331 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,995 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,007 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,845 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,978 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,287 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,857 | 8.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,012 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,208 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,604 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,192 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 412 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,069 | 68.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,123 | 31.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,312 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 355 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 501 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,691 | 12.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,428 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,727 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,789 | 34.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,821 | 26.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,095 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,556 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,699 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,606 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,141 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,407 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 734 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,941 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,634 | 89.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,032 | 6.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 741 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,928 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,409 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,537 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 137 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,191 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 496 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,057 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 619 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 76 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 291 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49546 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 569 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 294 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 736 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 727 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,286 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,792 | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,800 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,602 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,220 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,166 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49546 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,245 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 868 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 128 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 495 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 142 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,092 | 18.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49546 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 529 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,166 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 543 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,610 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 739 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 266 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,158 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,579 | 15.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,520 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,165 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 789 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 308 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,659 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,808 | 81.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,672 | 28.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 999 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49546 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,023 | 76.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,402 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,529 | 26.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 475 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 155 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 560 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49546 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,655 | 56.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,781 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 299 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 433 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 919 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,173 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,243 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 101 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49546 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 841 | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,489 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,050 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,483 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,920 | 28.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,464 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 874 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 152 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 295 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49546 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 499 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,693 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,962 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,505 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,536 | 26.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,409 | 10.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49546 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,403 | 86.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 111 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,583 | 12.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49546 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,139 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,019 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,036 | 45.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,998 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49546 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 162 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 141 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 489 | 5.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 598 | 6.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,928 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,108 | 45.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,463 | 16.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 180 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,002 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $757 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,208 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,192 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,242 | 54.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,189 | 24.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,891 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,564 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,152 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,784 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49546 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,830 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,983 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,544 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 461 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 802 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,135 | 32.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49546 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,868 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 541 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 629 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,852 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,495 | 15.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,351 | 34.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,370 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,437 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,658 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,162 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 311 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,011 | 32.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,840 | 58.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49546 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,085 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,918 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,635 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,004 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 983 | 20.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 279 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,918 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 318 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,390 | 1380.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,390 | 1380.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,390 | 1380.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,097 | 345.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 627 | 197.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 7.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 212 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 66 | 20.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49546 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,476 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,080 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,396 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 661 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,690 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,378 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 667 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49546 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,192 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,204 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Grand Rapids, MI49546