49331 ZIP Code — Lowell, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49331 is located in Lowell, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 91.50 square miles and serves a population of 17,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49331
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $91,102. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,522
population
91.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49331 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49331
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49331. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lowell | Acceptable |
| Lowell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49301 Ada (5.2 mi)
49355 Ada (5.7 mi)
49356 Ada (5.7 mi)
49357 Ada (5.7 mi)
49546 Grand Rapids (8.7 mi)
48881 Saranac (8.9 mi)
48809 Belding (9.7 mi)
49512 Grand Rapids (9.7 mi)
49302 Alto (9.9 mi)
48815 Clarksville (10.2 mi)
49525 Grand Rapids (11.8 mi)
49306 Belmont (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,522 |
| Population density | 191 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 91.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.94 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9646 |
| Longitude | -85.3763 |
| 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 | 27.4% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
17,522
Population
191
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$91,102
Median household income
$41,345
Per capita income
$274,900
Median home value
$991
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
5,849
Housing units
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
588
Under 5
573
590
5–9
576
522
10–14
510
597
15–19
583
477
20–24
465
1,169
25–34
1,140
1,234
35–44
1,203
1,363
45–54
1,329
551
55–59
538
572
60–64
559
822
65–74
801
210
75–84
205
175
85+
170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,019 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,503 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,383 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,138 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 817 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 376 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 203 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.4% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
27.4%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $91,102 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
30.8%
$300k–$500k
31.6%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,900 |
| Median rent / month | $991 |
| Owner occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter occupied | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.7% |
| Electricity | 10.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,053 | 59.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 424 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 915 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,382 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,337 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,615 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 20.5% |
| Married | 57.6% | 59.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 528 | 13.1% |
| Kindergarten | 170 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,719 | 42.5% |
| High school | 849 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 778 | 19.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Professional & management
12.5%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.6% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.8% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
4.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 962 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,361 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 217 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 45 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,293 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,143 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,105 | 86.2% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 229 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 74 | 32.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3,077 | 17.6% |
| French | 2,057 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 1,936 | 11% |
| Arab | 505 | 2.9% |
| Dutch | 282 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 173 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 99 | 0.6% |
| German | 89 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49331
What city is ZIP code 49331 in?
ZIP code 49331 is primarily assigned to Lowell, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49331 in?
ZIP code 49331 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49331 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 49331 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49331?
ZIP code 49331 has an estimated population of 17,522 residents, with a density of 192 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49331?
The median household income in ZIP code 49331 is $91,102, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49331?
The median home value in ZIP code 49331 is $274,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 49331 in?
ZIP code 49331 observes the EST timezone.