49534 ZIP Code – Grand Rapids, Michigan

49534 is a large ZIP code in Grand Rapids, Michigan, part of Kent County with a population of approximately 23,008 residents. At $77,698, the median household income here runs near the Michigan average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $247,100 are near the national average, with 70.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,111 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (decreasing).

At 2.8%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 36.6, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 49504, 49428, 49435.

ZIP Code 49534 Data

Population 23,008
Median Household Income $77,698
Median Home Value $247,100
Median Rent $1,111
Median Age 36.6
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%
County Kent County
State Michigan

ZIP 49534 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 49534MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population23k10k10k
Median Household Income$77k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$247k$190k$258k
Median Rent$1,111$949$1,088
Median Age36.644.743.2
Unemployment Rate2.8%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate7.4%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher34.0%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
49504 GRAND RAPIDS 40,686 $64,317
49428 JENISON 27,793 $86,414
49435 MARNE 3,983 $87,176
49544 GRAND RAPIDS 9,977 $66,250
49519 WYOMING 28,070 $68,164