49321 ZIP Code — Comstock Park, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49321 is located in Comstock Park, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 26.33 square miles and serves a population of 15,740 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49321
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $66,326.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,740
population
26.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49321 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49321
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49321. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Comstock Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49544 Grand Rapids (3.4 mi)
49345 Sparta (5.5 mi)
49306 Belmont (6 mi)
49525 Grand Rapids (6.1 mi)
49505 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49351 Rockford (6.6 mi)
49504 Grand Rapids (7.3 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (8.1 mi)
49555 Grand Rapids (8.1 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (8.1 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (8.1 mi)
49435 Marne (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,740 |
| Population density | 598 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0808 |
| Longitude | -85.6797 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 616 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
15,740
Population
598
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$66,326
Median household income
$35,335
Per capita income
$226,100
Median home value
$996
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,674
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
408
Under 5
409
440
5–9
441
484
10–14
485
574
15–19
576
511
20–24
513
1,249
25–34
1,255
1,025
35–44
1,030
884
45–54
887
468
55–59
469
521
60–64
523
688
65–74
691
371
75–84
373
232
85+
233
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,383 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,357 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,588 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.6%
Black or African American
7.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,107 | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,270 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 733 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 720 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 450 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 154 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $66,326 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
6.4%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
$200k–$300k
44.5%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,100 |
| Median rent / month | $996 |
| Owner occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter occupied | 33.7% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 57.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.5% |
| Electricity | 15.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,064 | 46.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 468 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,325 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,688 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,776 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,700 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.2% | 29.2% |
| Married | 49.6% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 252 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 164 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,373 | 38.0% |
| High school | 878 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 945 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.2%
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Retail trade
13.8%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Construction
5.6%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
2.8%
Other services
2.2%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 11.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 25.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.6% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 719 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 3.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,923 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 342 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 210 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 68 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,104 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,071 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,003 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 636 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 261 | 41.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2,233 | 14.2% |
| Italian | 1,720 | 10.9% |
| French | 1,402 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 633 | 4% |
| Polish | 227 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 210 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 115 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 94 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 80 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49321
What city is ZIP code 49321 in?
ZIP code 49321 is primarily assigned to Comstock Park, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49321 in?
ZIP code 49321 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 49321?
ZIP code 49321 has an estimated population of 15,740 residents, with a density of 598 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49321?
The median household income in ZIP code 49321 is $66,326, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49321?
The median home value in ZIP code 49321 is $226,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 49321 in?
ZIP code 49321 observes the EST timezone.