Kent County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) Β· 48 ZIP codes Β· 17 cities
48
ZIP codes
658,046
population (2021)
+9.2%
pop change since 2010
26081
FIPS code
Kent County ZIP code map
About Kent County
Kent County is located in Michigan and contains 48 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 658,046 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.2% from 602,622 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kent County is 26081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 658,046 |
| 2010 population | 602,622 |
| Change | +9.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26081 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kent County
Ada
Alto
Belmont
Byron Center
Caledonia
Cannonsburg
Cedar Springs
Comstock Park
Gowen
Grand Rapids
Grandville
Kent City
Lowell
Rockford
Sand Lake
Sparta
Wyoming
ZIP codes for Kent County, MI (48)
Demographics & statistics
676,257
Population
36.0
Median age
$80,136
Median household income
$39,352
Per capita income
$255,314
Median home value
$1,117
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
194,849
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21,568
Under 5
21,135
22,519
5β9
22,068
22,680
10β14
22,226
23,154
15β19
22,690
24,031
20β24
23,550
53,639
25β34
52,563
44,280
35β44
43,393
39,588
45β54
38,795
21,603
55β59
21,170
20,091
60β64
19,688
29,313
65β74
28,726
13,473
75β84
13,202
5,612
85+
5,500
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 159,587 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 516,670 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 95,826 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.8%
Black or African American
8.8%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 513,165 | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 63,676 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 53,723 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48,920 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 21,755 | 3% |
| Asian | 20,955 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,759 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10kβ$15k
3.2%
$15kβ$25k
6.1%
$25kβ$35k
6.7%
$35kβ$50k
11.9%
$50kβ$75k
16.9%
$75kβ$100k
14.2%
$100kβ$150k
20.1%
$150kβ$200k
9.0%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10kβ$15k | 3.2% |
| $15kβ$25k | 6.1% |
| $25kβ$35k | 6.7% |
| $35kβ$50k | 11.9% |
| $50kβ$75k | 16.9% |
| $75kβ$100k | 14.2% |
| $100kβ$150k | 20.1% |
| $150kβ$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $80,136 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50kβ$100k
4.3%
$100kβ$150k
10.1%
$150kβ$200k
15.5%
$200kβ$300k
30.9%
$300kβ$500k
24.6%
$500kβ$1M
7.7%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,314 |
| Median rent / month | $1,117 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010β2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000β2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990β1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980β1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970β1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960β1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950β1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940β1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.3% |
| Electricity | 9.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 131,097 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 19,204 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 43,059 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 66,240 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 83,123 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 67,480 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 29.0% |
| Married | 54.0% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11,385 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 9,728 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 70,850 | 43.0% |
| High school | 36,548 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 39,394 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
19.1%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.2% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 70.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 28,249 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18β64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 633,554 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 33,148 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 16,941 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4,431 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 6,786 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 620,869 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 613,750 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 507,489 | 77.3% |
| Foreign born | 7,119 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 55,388 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 24,356 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 105,423 | 15.6% |
| Italian | 62,689 | 9.3% |
| French | 61,420 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 20,256 | 3% |
| Polish | 5,586 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 4,631 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 4,291 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 3,565 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 2,966 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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