49512 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49512 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 23.02 square miles and serves a population of 19,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49512
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 $268,900. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $65,640. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,141
population
23.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49512 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49512
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49512. 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
49546 Grand Rapids (2.9 mi)
49508 Grand Rapids (4.9 mi)
49355 Ada (5.4 mi)
49356 Ada (5.4 mi)
49357 Ada (5.4 mi)
49506 Grand Rapids (5.9 mi)
49301 Ada (6.2 mi)
49548 Grand Rapids (6.7 mi)
49316 Caledonia (6.7 mi)
49507 Grand Rapids (6.9 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (7.6 mi)
49302 Alto (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,141 |
| Population density | 831 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8833 |
| Longitude | -85.5337 |
| 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 | 45.9% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
19,141
Population
831
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$65,640
Median household income
$40,076
Per capita income
$268,900
Median home value
$1,126
Median monthly rent
43.0%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
3,971
Housing units
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
592
Under 5
556
522
5–9
490
615
10–14
577
541
15–19
508
901
20–24
846
2,066
25–34
1,939
1,259
35–44
1,182
992
45–54
932
496
55–59
466
560
60–64
526
652
65–74
613
333
75–84
312
343
85+
322
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,746 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 15,395 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,575 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.2%
Black or African American
18.9%
Asian
4.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,280 | 67.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,734 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 861 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 820 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 609 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 241 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 157 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.9% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
17.5%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $65,640 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
41.8%
$300k–$500k
29.4%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,126 |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 57.0% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 31.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.4% |
| Electricity | 15.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,187 | 37.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 647 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,226 | 26.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,509 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,006 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,014 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.5% | 36.8% |
| Married | 43.9% | 40.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
20.6%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
27.8%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 260 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 157 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,714 | 36.3% |
| High school | 549 | 11.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,045 | 43.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.2%
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Retail trade
12.2%
Professional & management
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
5.3%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Other services
2.5%
Information
2.3%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 25.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.5% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
8.2%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 963 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,993 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 1,731 | 9.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 149 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 422 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 484 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,920 | 83.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,669 | 81.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,441 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 251 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,221 | 16.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,960 | 60.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2,571 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 1,511 | 7.9% |
| French | 1,493 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 486 | 2.5% |
| German | 141 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 92 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 56 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49512
What city is ZIP code 49512 in?
ZIP code 49512 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49512 in?
ZIP code 49512 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49512 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 49512 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 49512?
ZIP code 49512 has an estimated population of 19,141 residents, with a density of 832 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49512?
The median household income in ZIP code 49512 is $65,640, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49512?
The median home value in ZIP code 49512 is $268,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 49512 in?
ZIP code 49512 observes the EST timezone.