49548 ZIP Code — Grand Rapids, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49548 is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 10.76 square miles and serves a population of 34,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49548
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $58,593.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
34,615
population
10.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49548 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49548
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49548. 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
49508 Grand Rapids (1.8 mi)
49509 Wyoming (3 mi)
49519 Wyoming (3.6 mi)
49507 Grand Rapids (4.4 mi)
49315 Byron Center (5.8 mi)
49506 Grand Rapids (5.8 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (6 mi)
49418 Grandville (6.1 mi)
49512 Grand Rapids (6.7 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (6.7 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (6.7 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,615 |
| Population density | 3,217 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8668 |
| Longitude | -85.6633 |
| 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 | 49.0% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
34,615
Population
3,217
People per sq mi
33.1
Median age
$58,593
Median household income
$25,311
Per capita income
$141,300
Median home value
$1,056
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
9,424
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,082
Under 5
1,034
1,424
5–9
1,361
1,430
10–14
1,366
1,338
15–19
1,277
1,071
20–24
1,023
3,010
25–34
2,874
2,304
35–44
2,201
2,014
45–54
1,923
1,007
55–59
961
1,109
60–64
1,060
1,415
65–74
1,351
416
75–84
397
85
85+
82
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,158 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 25,457 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,746 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 33.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.8%
Hispanic or Latino
13%
Black or African American
12.6%
Two or more races
11.7%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,193 | 50.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,156 | 13% |
| Black or African American | 4,998 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 4,652 | 11.7% |
| Other race | 2,434 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 2,020 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 303 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.0% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
17.7%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $58,593 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.8%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
21.7%
$200k–$300k
19.3%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,056 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 19.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 89.9% |
| Electricity | 7.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,020 | 40.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,209 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,596 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,531 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,708 | 38.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,732 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.3% | 34.0% |
| Married | 40.6% | 41.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 17.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
41.0%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 543 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 610 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,234 | 48.6% |
| High school | 2,182 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,148 | 13.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.5%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Retail trade
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
5.2%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.4% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 29.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.1% |
| Government | 4.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
19.9%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,215 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,499 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 3,318 | 10.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,488 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 232 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 1,018 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,014 | 86.7% |
| Born in same state | 29,337 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,311 | 73.1% |
| Foreign born | 677 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,601 | 13.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,646 | 35.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3,576 | 10.3% |
| French | 2,481 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 2,467 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 961 | 2.8% |
| Norwegian | 295 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 260 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 118 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 82 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49548
What city is ZIP code 49548 in?
ZIP code 49548 is primarily assigned to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49548 in?
ZIP code 49548 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49548?
The median home value in ZIP code 49548 is $141,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 49548?
ZIP code 49548 has an estimated population of 34,615 residents, with a density of 3,218 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49548?
The median household income in ZIP code 49548 is $58,593, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49548 in?
ZIP code 49548 observes the EST timezone.