49534 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49534 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 35.27 square miles and serves a population of 23,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49534
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 $247,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $77,698. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,008
population
35.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49534
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Acceptable |
| Grand Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49504 Grand Rapids (4 mi)
49428 Jenison (4.4 mi)
49435 Marne (4.9 mi)
49418 Grandville (6.1 mi)
49519 Wyoming (6.2 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49555 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49544 Grand Rapids (6.3 mi)
49509 Wyoming (6.7 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,008 |
| Population density | 652 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9710 |
| Longitude | -85.7911 |
| 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 | 32.8% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
23,008
Population
652
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$77,698
Median household income
$38,588
Per capita income
$247,100
Median home value
$1,111
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
6,646
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
611
Under 5
653
668
5–9
713
614
10–14
656
631
15–19
673
664
20–24
708
1,925
25–34
2,054
1,241
35–44
1,324
1,200
45–54
1,280
907
55–59
968
654
60–64
699
1,131
65–74
1,208
553
75–84
590
330
85+
353
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,656 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 18,352 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,165 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Other race
2.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,519 | 84.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,172 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 987 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 588 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 517 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 368 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.8% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $77,698 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k–$300k
39.1%
$300k–$500k
29.4%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,111 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 60.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.8% |
| Electricity | 10.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,089 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 850 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,450 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,061 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,323 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,862 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 29.0% |
| Married | 57.7% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 345 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 315 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,053 | 39.1% |
| High school | 1,081 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,453 | 27.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
12.1%
Professional & management
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.8% |
| Government | 8.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 14.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,497 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,744 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 116 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 113 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,074 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 21,915 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 19,335 | 84.0% |
| Foreign born | 159 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 934 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 295 | 31.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5,148 | 22.4% |
| French | 2,362 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 2,252 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 906 | 3.9% |
| Irish | 307 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 244 | 1.1% |
| German | 137 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49534
What city is ZIP code 49534 in?
ZIP code 49534 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49534 in?
ZIP code 49534 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 49534?
ZIP code 49534 has an estimated population of 23,008 residents, with a density of 652 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49534?
The median household income in ZIP code 49534 is $77,698, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49534?
The median home value in ZIP code 49534 is $247,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 49534 in?
ZIP code 49534 observes the EST timezone.