49544 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49544 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 19.89 square miles and serves a population of 9,977 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49544
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 $232,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $66,250.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,977
population
19.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49544
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Acceptable |
| Grand Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49321 Comstock Park (3.4 mi)
49504 Grand Rapids (5.2 mi)
49435 Marne (5.8 mi)
49505 Grand Rapids (6.2 mi)
49534 Grand Rapids (6.3 mi)
49555 Grand Rapids (6.9 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (6.9 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (6.9 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (6.9 mi)
49525 Grand Rapids (7.2 mi)
49345 Sparta (7.9 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,977 |
| Population density | 502 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0512 |
| Longitude | -85.7331 |
| 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 | 45.6% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
9,977
Population
502
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$66,250
Median household income
$37,068
Per capita income
$232,900
Median home value
$1,076
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
2,692
Housing units
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
307
Under 5
275
275
5–9
246
283
10–14
254
299
15–19
267
360
20–24
322
800
25–34
716
866
35–44
776
580
45–54
520
329
55–59
294
372
60–64
333
429
65–74
385
289
75–84
259
74
85+
67
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,027 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,950 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,503 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.5%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Asian
4.3%
Black or African American
3.7%
Other race
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,942 | 74.5% |
| Two or more races | 858 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 679 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 455 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 295 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $66,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.7%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
47.2%
$300k–$500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,076 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.8% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.5% |
| Electricity | 9.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,696 | 40.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 351 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 921 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,214 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,017 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,045 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 33.5% |
| Married | 43.7% | 41.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 16.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 10.3% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 888 | 41.1% |
| High school | 412 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 529 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.9%
Retail trade
17.7%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Professional & management
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Construction
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
2.6%
Public administration
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 24.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.7% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.3% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
24.7%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
46.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 70.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 475 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,395 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 424 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 145 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 153 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,269 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,261 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,091 | 81.1% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 708 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 285 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,495 | 15% |
| French | 1,056 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 854 | 8.6% |
| Norwegian | 249 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 158 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 40 | 0.4% |
| German | 36 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49544
What city is ZIP code 49544 in?
ZIP code 49544 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49544 in?
ZIP code 49544 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 49544?
ZIP code 49544 has an estimated population of 9,977 residents, with a density of 502 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49544?
The median household income in ZIP code 49544 is $66,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49544?
The median home value in ZIP code 49544 is $232,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 49544 in?
ZIP code 49544 observes the EST timezone.