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.
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ZIP 49508 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49508 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $226k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,136 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.2% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49548 – Grand Rapids
- 49509 – Wyoming
- 49512 – Grand Rapids
- 49507 – Grand Rapids
- 49506 – Grand Rapids
- 49519 – Wyoming
- 49546 – Grand Rapids
- 49503 – Grand Rapids
- 49316 – Caledonia
- 49418 – Grandville
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 |