49548 ZIP Code
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49548 |
| City/Town: | Grand Rapids |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,615 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,593 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,286 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,942 |
| Median Home Value: | $141,300 |
| Land Area: | 10.8 sq miles
27.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8678, -85.6630 |
Population Information (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,615 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,707 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,908 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,116 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,785 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,796 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,615 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,094 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,884 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,505 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,937 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,968 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,169 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,766 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 813 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 167 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $141,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,056 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,942 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,356 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 586 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,838 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,518 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,209 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,350 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,685 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,111 | 41.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,453 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,828 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,698 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,084 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49548 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,593 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,907 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,444 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,286 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,007 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,936 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,071 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,310 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,515 | 92.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 772 | 4.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 629 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,193 | 58.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,998 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 303 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,020 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,434 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,652 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,156 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,437 | 21.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,609 | 13.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,657 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 300 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 871 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49548 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 533 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 952 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,192 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,184 | 17.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,756 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,042 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,769 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 455 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 211 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49548 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,857 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,116 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 377 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 936 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49548 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 937 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,215 | 23.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 513 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,818 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,177 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,021 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,509 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,908 | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,590 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 890 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 182 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 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 (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,170 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,850 | 63.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,526 | 42.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,360 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49548 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,812 | 87.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,003 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,088 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 813 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 392 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,969 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49548 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,406 | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,057 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 167 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 256 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 340 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 819 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 325 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,566 | 19.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49548 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 859 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 876 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,304 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,086 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,367 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,544 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,082 | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,709 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,054 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49548 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 285 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 873 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,719 | 36.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,317 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,506 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 242 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49548 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,107 | 89.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 917 | 7.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49548 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 538 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,615 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,790 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,413 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49548 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,838 | 20.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 976 | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,014 | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,915 | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,709 | 19.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 258 | 2.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 85 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49548 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,140 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,056 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,356 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,020 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,347 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,596 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,531 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,708 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,732 | 22.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49548 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,845 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,278 | 45.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,626 | 40.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 197 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,594 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,448 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49548 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,717 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 543 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 610 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,234 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,182 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,148 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,457 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,215 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,530 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,113 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 548 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,516 | 61.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,049 | 25.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49548 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,753 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,664 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,580 | 76.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 932 | 20.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 226 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 152 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,014 | 86.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 677 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,601 | 679.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,601 | 679.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,601 | 679.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 201 | 29.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 932 | 137.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,969 | 290.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 4.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49548 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,499 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,387 | 78.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,112 | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,199 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 715 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,233 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 965 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49548 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,356 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,741 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Grand Rapids, MI49548