49503 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49503 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 7.26 square miles and serves a population of 37,471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49503
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,000. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $58,165. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,471
population
7.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Acceptable |
| Grand Rapids | Acceptable |
| Grand Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49555 Grand Rapids (1.2 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (1.2 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (1.2 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (1.2 mi)
49507 Grand Rapids (1.5 mi)
49506 Grand Rapids (1.8 mi)
49505 Grand Rapids (3.1 mi)
49504 Grand Rapids (3.6 mi)
49509 Wyoming (4.2 mi)
49525 Grand Rapids (4.9 mi)
49519 Wyoming (5.1 mi)
49546 Grand Rapids (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,471 |
| Population density | 5,161 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9527 |
| Longitude | -85.6499 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 616 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
37,471
Population
5,161
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$58,165
Median household income
$35,174
Per capita income
$204,000
Median home value
$1,116
Median monthly rent
37.6%
Home ownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
7,973
Housing units
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,172
Under 5
1,116
757
5–9
721
761
10–14
724
917
15–19
872
2,532
20–24
2,409
5,331
25–34
5,073
2,509
35–44
2,387
1,561
45–54
1,485
954
55–59
908
763
60–64
726
1,342
65–74
1,277
488
75–84
465
113
85+
108
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,266 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 31,205 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,793 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.4%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic or Latino
10.9%
Two or more races
10.7%
Other race
5%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,552 | 58.4% |
| Black or African American | 5,056 | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,563 | 10.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,502 | 10.7% |
| Other race | 2,094 | 5% |
| Asian | 872 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 395 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $58,165 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
28.7%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,116 |
| Owner occupied | 37.6% |
| Renter occupied | 62.4% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 38.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 22.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 26.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% |
| 3 or more | 11.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.8% |
| Electricity | 23.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,170 | 24.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,404 | 14.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,651 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,658 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,553 | 21.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,778 | 16.5% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.6% | 57.6% |
| Married | 28.3% | 28.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
28.5%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 495 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 306 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,315 | 28.9% |
| High school | 1,557 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,351 | 41.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Professional & management
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Retail trade
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
2.1%
Public administration
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.1% |
| Government | 6.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.3% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 4.8% |
| Walk | 8.7% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
23.1%
Under 18 years
33.6%
18 and over
20.9%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
36.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 12.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,097 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,183 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 2,895 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,608 | 7.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 88 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,760 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 33,386 | 89.1% |
| Born in different state | 26,290 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 374 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,711 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,118 | 30.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3,647 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 3,623 | 9.7% |
| French | 2,726 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 830 | 2.2% |
| German | 235 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 199 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 174 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 160 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 71 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49503
What city is ZIP code 49503 in?
ZIP code 49503 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49503 in?
ZIP code 49503 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49503 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 49503 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49503?
23% of residents in ZIP code 49503 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49503?
ZIP code 49503 has an estimated population of 37,471 residents, with a density of 5,162 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49503?
The median home value in ZIP code 49503 is $204,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49503 in?
ZIP code 49503 observes the EST timezone.