49505 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49505 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 8.76 square miles and serves a population of 32,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49505
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 $202,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $67,838.
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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,325
population
8.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49505 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49505
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Acceptable |
| Grand Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49525 Grand Rapids (2.2 mi)
49555 Grand Rapids (2.8 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (2.8 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (2.8 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (2.8 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (3.1 mi)
49506 Grand Rapids (3.8 mi)
49504 Grand Rapids (4 mi)
49507 Grand Rapids (4.6 mi)
49544 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49321 Comstock Park (6.2 mi)
49306 Belmont (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,325 |
| Population density | 3,690 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9964 |
| Longitude | -85.6370 |
| 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 | 43.8% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
32,325
Population
3,690
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$67,838
Median household income
$34,225
Per capita income
$202,400
Median home value
$1,179
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
9,117
Housing units
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,200
Under 5
1,194
886
5–9
882
888
10–14
884
764
15–19
761
1,159
20–24
1,154
3,298
25–34
3,281
2,095
35–44
2,085
1,524
45–54
1,516
902
55–59
897
991
60–64
986
1,403
65–74
1,397
681
75–84
678
411
85+
408
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,846 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 25,479 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,978 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.3%
Black or African American
13.8%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Asian
3%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,320 | 69.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,631 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,867 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,314 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 996 | 3% |
| Other race | 486 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $67,838 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
29.1%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,179 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 13.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 89.3% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,155 | 37.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,031 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,941 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,511 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,772 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,437 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Married | 44.3% | 40.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 511 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 506 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,947 | 40.9% |
| High school | 1,217 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,017 | 28.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Professional & management
11.6%
Retail trade
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.3% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
35.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,588 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,931 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 1,024 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 188 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 218 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,153 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 29,948 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 25,259 | 78.1% |
| Foreign born | 205 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,172 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 951 | 43.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,175 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 3,000 | 9.3% |
| French | 2,872 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1,383 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 265 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 190 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 128 | 0.4% |
| German | 124 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 116 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49505
What city is ZIP code 49505 in?
ZIP code 49505 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49505 in?
ZIP code 49505 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49505?
16% of residents in ZIP code 49505 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49505?
ZIP code 49505 has an estimated population of 32,325 residents, with a density of 3,692 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49505?
The median home value in ZIP code 49505 is $202,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49505?
The median household income in ZIP code 49505 is $67,838, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49505 in?
ZIP code 49505 observes the EST timezone.