49546 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI

Kent County, Michigan

ZIP code 49546 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 17.87 square miles and serves a population of 34,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.

About ZIP code 49546

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($92,095) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 49546 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

34,308

population

17.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49546 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49546. 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

49512 Grand Rapids (2.9 mi) 49356 Ada (3.3 mi) 49355 Ada (3.3 mi) 49357 Ada (3.3 mi) 49301 Ada (4.1 mi) 49506 Grand Rapids (4.1 mi) 49507 Grand Rapids (5.8 mi) 49503 Grand Rapids (5.9 mi) 49508 Grand Rapids (6 mi) 49525 Grand Rapids (6.9 mi) 49505 Grand Rapids (7 mi) 49560 Grand Rapids (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,308
Population density	1,920 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	17.87 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	42.9251
Longitude	-85.5391
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	26.1%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	22.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	15.5%	6.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

34,308

Population

1,920

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$92,095

Median household income

$51,326

Per capita income

$355,000

Median home value

$1,208

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

9,481

Housing units

61.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

875

Under 5

957

1,208

5–9

1,320

1,155

10–14

1,263

1,291

15–19

1,411

1,202

20–24

1,314

1,592

25–34

1,739

1,909

35–44

2,086

1,915

45–54

2,092

882

55–59

963

945

60–64

1,033

1,571

65–74

1,716

1,365

75–84

1,492

484

85+

528

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,938	23.1%
18 and over	26,370	76.9%
65 and over	7,156	20.9%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Asian 7.3%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	27,928	80.2%
Asian	2,537	7.3%
Black or African American	2,409	6.9%
Two or more races	1,191	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	496	1.4%
Other race	137	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	37.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	22.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	15.5%	6.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 16.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	16.4%
Median income	$92,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$355,000
Median rent / month	$1,208
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	9.1%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	25.8%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.4%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,242	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	495	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,891	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,564	27.0%
Households with children under 18	4,152	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,784	36.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	28.1%
Married	58.8%	50.9%
Separated	0.3%	0.2%
Widowed	3.6%	10.9%
Divorced	6.3%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 12.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 34.9%

Graduate / professional 26.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	61.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	541	5.5%
Kindergarten	629	6.4%
Elementary school	3,852	39.0%
High school	1,495	15.1%
College / grad school	3,351	34.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Professional & management 15.7%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 9.8%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Construction 3.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.0%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	19.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 15.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,437	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,476	94.7%
Spanish	1,858	5.7%
Other Indo-European	162	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	514	1.6%
Other languages	853	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,918	87.2%
Born in same state	29,600	86.3%
Born in different state	20,995	61.2%
Foreign born	318	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	4,390	12.8%
Not a US citizen	2,068	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5,559	16.2%
French	4,168	12.1%
Italian	3,328	9.7%
Arab	884	2.6%
Polish	500	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	283	0.8%
Dutch	183	0.5%
Norwegian	109	0.3%
German	46	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49546

What city is ZIP code 49546 in?

ZIP code 49546 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49546 in?

ZIP code 49546 falls within Kent County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49546?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49546?

The median home value in ZIP code 49546 is $355,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 49546?

ZIP code 49546 has an estimated population of 34,308 residents, with a density of 1,920 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49546?

The median household income in ZIP code 49546 is $92,095, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49546 in?

ZIP code 49546 observes the EST timezone.