49302 ZIP Code — Alto, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49302 is located in Alto, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 50.00 square miles and serves a population of 9,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616/269.
About ZIP code 49302
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $353,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $115,647. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,582
population
50.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49302 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49302
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49302. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alto | Acceptable |
| Alto | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49325 Freeport (6.9 mi)
49316 Caledonia (7.5 mi)
49512 Grand Rapids (7.7 mi)
48815 Clarksville (8 mi)
49546 Grand Rapids (9.7 mi)
49333 Middleville (9.8 mi)
49331 Lowell (9.9 mi)
49355 Ada (10 mi)
49357 Ada (10 mi)
49356 Ada (10 mi)
49301 Ada (10.5 mi)
49508 Grand Rapids (11.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,582 |
| Population density | 192 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8224 |
| Longitude | -85.4071 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 616/269 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.2% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.3% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
9,582
Population
192
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$115,647
Median household income
$42,042
Per capita income
$353,600
Median home value
$1,059
Median monthly rent
97.1%
Home ownership
2.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
3,053
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
407
Under 5
327
615
5–9
493
413
10–14
331
363
15–19
292
259
20–24
208
474
25–34
380
707
35–44
568
771
45–54
618
350
55–59
280
385
60–64
309
364
65–74
293
173
75–84
139
35
85+
28
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,986 | 31.2% |
| 18 and over | 6,596 | 68.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,032 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96%
Two or more races
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,322 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.2% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.3% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
1.1%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 22.1% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $115,647 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k–$300k
23.2%
$300k–$500k
47.1%
$500k–$1M
13.9%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $353,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,059 |
| Owner occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter occupied | 2.9% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 98.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.2% |
| Electricity | 5.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 7.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,524 | 83.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 54 | 1.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 280 | 9.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 151 | 5.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,404 | 46.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 638 | 21.2% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Married | 70.0% | 75.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 144 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 172 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,499 | 53.5% |
| High school | 620 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 369 | 13.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
21.3%
Professional & management
12.8%
Construction
8.4%
Wholesale trade
7.1%
Retail trade
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.2% |
| Service | 9.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 6.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 3.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
2.4%
Under 18 years
0.2%
18 and over
3.4%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.6% |
| No physical activity | 13.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 76.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 7.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 391 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.2% |
| Public insurance | 18.1% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,848 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 74 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,404 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,365 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 7,782 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 39 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 178 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 112 | 62.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,531 | 16% |
| French | 889 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 759 | 7.9% |
| Dutch | 330 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 167 | 1.7% |
| Arab | 155 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 89 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.4% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49302
What city is ZIP code 49302 in?
ZIP code 49302 is primarily assigned to Alto, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49302 in?
ZIP code 49302 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49302 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 49302 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Is ZIP code 49302 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 49302 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49302?
The median home value in ZIP code 49302 is $353,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49302?
The median household income in ZIP code 49302 is $115,647, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49302 in?
ZIP code 49302 observes the EST timezone.