49341 ZIP Code — Rockford, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49341 is located in Rockford, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 84.52 square miles and serves a population of 39,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49341
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $313,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $107,117. The poverty rate of 4% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
39,094
population
84.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49341 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49341
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49341. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rockford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49351 Rockford (3.3 mi)
49306 Belmont (4.6 mi)
49319 Cedar Springs (7.3 mi)
49525 Grand Rapids (9.4 mi)
49321 Comstock Park (9.9 mi)
49345 Sparta (10.2 mi)
49301 Ada (11.2 mi)
49505 Grand Rapids (11.5 mi)
49357 Ada (11.8 mi)
49356 Ada (11.8 mi)
49355 Ada (11.8 mi)
49326 Gowen (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,094 |
| Population density | 463 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 84.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1256 |
| Longitude | -85.4942 |
| 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 | 19.9% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.1% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
39,094
Population
463
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$107,117
Median household income
$46,867
Per capita income
$313,400
Median home value
$1,177
Median monthly rent
90.0%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
13,465
Housing units
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,479
Under 5
1,461
1,581
5–9
1,562
1,376
10–14
1,360
1,282
15–19
1,266
682
20–24
674
2,273
25–34
2,247
2,738
35–44
2,705
2,830
45–54
2,797
1,223
55–59
1,208
1,403
60–64
1,387
1,716
65–74
1,695
749
75–84
740
332
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,513 | 26.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,581 | 73.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,560 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,116 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,715 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,203 | 3% |
| Other race | 628 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 306 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 282 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.9% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.1% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
1.4%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.5% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $107,117 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
30.6%
$300k–$500k
38.3%
$500k–$1M
12.9%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,177 |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 85.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.3% |
| Electricity | 7.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,831 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 556 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,608 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,489 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,548 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,811 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 20.0% |
| Married | 68.0% | 64.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 553 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 695 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,568 | 48.6% |
| High school | 2,216 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,367 | 14.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
20.6%
Retail trade
9.7%
Professional & management
9.6%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.6% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
4.1%
18 and over
3.6%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.4% |
| No physical activity | 13.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 7.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 75.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,051 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.0% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,154 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 124 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 114 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,460 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 38,263 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 31,516 | 80.6% |
| Foreign born | 197 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 634 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 393 | 62.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 6,711 | 17.2% |
| French | 4,847 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 4,431 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,186 | 3% |
| German | 400 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 345 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 324 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 309 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 91 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49341
What city is ZIP code 49341 in?
ZIP code 49341 is primarily assigned to Rockford, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49341 in?
ZIP code 49341 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49341 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49341 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49341?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49341?
The median household income in ZIP code 49341 is $107,117, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49341?
The median home value in ZIP code 49341 is $313,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 49341 in?
ZIP code 49341 observes the EST timezone.