49504 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49504 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 11.05 square miles and serves a population of 40,686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49504
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $64,317. Poverty affects 18% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,686
population
11.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49504 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49504
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Acceptable |
| Grand Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49530 Grand Rapids (2.4 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (2.4 mi)
49555 Grand Rapids (2.4 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (2.4 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (3.6 mi)
49534 Grand Rapids (4 mi)
49505 Grand Rapids (4 mi)
49507 Grand Rapids (4.4 mi)
49544 Grand Rapids (5.2 mi)
49509 Wyoming (5.3 mi)
49506 Grand Rapids (5.3 mi)
49519 Wyoming (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,686 |
| Population density | 3,682 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9773 |
| Longitude | -85.7122 |
| 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 | 47.2% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
40,686
Population
3,682
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$64,317
Median household income
$33,562
Per capita income
$203,200
Median home value
$1,109
Median monthly rent
58.1%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
11,519
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,137
Under 5
1,161
1,048
5–9
1,070
1,040
10–14
1,063
1,311
15–19
1,339
2,427
20–24
2,479
3,784
25–34
3,866
2,449
35–44
2,501
1,926
45–54
1,968
1,101
55–59
1,125
1,144
60–64
1,168
1,452
65–74
1,484
862
75–84
880
446
85+
455
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,870 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 32,816 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,579 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Two or more races
7.9%
Black or African American
6%
Other race
4.4%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,506 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,004 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 3,532 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,677 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,980 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 790 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
8.5%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $64,317 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
25.0%
$200k–$300k
37.2%
$300k–$500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,109 |
| Owner occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter occupied | 41.9% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 59.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 15.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.5% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,168 | 36.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,464 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,604 | 21.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,743 | 33.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,964 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,217 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.8% | 37.6% |
| Married | 41.0% | 39.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 508 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 337 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,453 | 36.7% |
| High school | 1,728 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,380 | 35.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Manufacturing
17.3%
Retail trade
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.6% |
| Government | 7.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.0% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.7%
Under 18 years
23.2%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,079 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,388 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,064 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 745 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 195 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,992 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 37,478 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 31,243 | 76.8% |
| Foreign born | 514 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,694 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,345 | 49.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,678 | 11.5% |
| Italian | 4,132 | 10.2% |
| French | 3,214 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1,055 | 2.6% |
| Norwegian | 411 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 358 | 0.9% |
| German | 254 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 231 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 221 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49504
What city is ZIP code 49504 in?
ZIP code 49504 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49504 in?
ZIP code 49504 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49504?
18% of residents in ZIP code 49504 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49504?
ZIP code 49504 has an estimated population of 40,686 residents, with a density of 3,682 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49504?
The median home value in ZIP code 49504 is $203,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49504?
The median household income in ZIP code 49504 is $64,317, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49504 in?
ZIP code 49504 observes the EST timezone.