49508 ZIP Code – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ZIP code 49508 is a large ZIP code within Kent County with a population of approximately 42,515 residents. The median household income is $62,183 — near the Michigan average and near the national average. At $226,900, median home values run near the national average, with 60.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,136 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (stable), 25% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The median age is 35.6, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49548, 49509, 49512.

ZIP Code 49508 Data

Population 42,515
Median Household Income $62,183
Median Home Value $226,900
Median Rent $1,136
Median Age 35.6
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%
County Kent County
State Michigan

ZIP 49508 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 49508MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population42k10k10k
Median Household Income$62k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$226k$190k$258k
Median Rent$1,136$949$1,088
Median Age35.644.743.2
Unemployment Rate5.3%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate11.6%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.2%25.8%26.9%

Demographics Charts

Race & Ethnicity

Gender

Education Level (adults 25+)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
49548 GRAND RAPIDS 34,615 $58,593
49509 WYOMING 28,549 $59,941
49512 GRAND RAPIDS 19,141 $65,640
49507 GRAND RAPIDS 39,899 $52,887
49506 GRAND RAPIDS 33,877 $106,971