49525 ZIP Code – Grand Rapids, Michigan

49525 is a large ZIP code in Grand Rapids, Michigan, part of Kent County with a population of approximately 30,509 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $88,200, which is above the Michigan average and above the national figure. At $270,200, median home values run near the national average, with 79.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,296 is above the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing).

At 4.9%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 8.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 49.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 38.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49505, 49306, 49503.

ZIP Code 49525 Data

Population 30,509
Median Household Income $88,200
Median Home Value $270,200
Median Rent $1,296
Median Age 38.3
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%
County Kent County
State Michigan

ZIP 49525 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 49525MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population30k10k10k
Median Household Income$88k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$270k$190k$258k
Median Rent$1,296$949$1,088
Median Age38.344.743.2
Unemployment Rate4.9%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate8.5%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher49.1%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
49505 GRAND RAPIDS 32,325 $67,838
49306 BELMONT 10,847 $104,583
49503 GRAND RAPIDS 37,471 $58,165
49506 GRAND RAPIDS 33,877 $106,971
49321 COMSTOCK PARK 15,740 $66,326