49544 ZIP Code – Grand Rapids, Michigan

49544 is a ZIP code serving Grand Rapids, Michigan in Kent County with a population of approximately 9,977 residents. At $66,250, the median household income here runs near the Michigan average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $232,900 is near the national average, with 65.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,076, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 28% apartments (decreasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average. An estimated 10.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 33.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.1, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49321, 49504, 49435.

ZIP Code 49544 Data

Population 9,977

Median Household Income $66,250

Median Home Value $232,900

Median Rent $1,076

Median Age 38.1

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

County Kent County

State Michigan

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ZIP 49544 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 49544	MI Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	9,977	10k	10k
Median Household Income	$66k	$68k	$73k
Median Home Value	$232k	$190k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,076	$949	$1,088
Median Age	38.1	44.7	43.2
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	5.6%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	10.3%	12.5%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.6%	25.8%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
49321	COMSTOCK PARK	15,740	$66,326
49504	GRAND RAPIDS	40,686	$64,317
49435	MARNE	3,983	$87,176
49534	GRAND RAPIDS	23,008	$77,698
49505	GRAND RAPIDS	32,325	$67,838