49509 ZIP Code — Wyoming, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49509 is located in Wyoming, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 7.27 square miles and serves a population of 28,549 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49509
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $59,941.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% 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.
28,549
population
7.27
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49509 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49509
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | Acceptable |
| Wyoming | Acceptable |
| Wyoming | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49519 Wyoming (1.2 mi)
49507 Grand Rapids (2.9 mi)
49548 Grand Rapids (3 mi)
49503 Grand Rapids (4.2 mi)
49508 Grand Rapids (4.3 mi)
49560 Grand Rapids (4.5 mi)
49530 Grand Rapids (4.5 mi)
49555 Grand Rapids (4.5 mi)
49502 Grand Rapids (4.5 mi)
49418 Grandville (4.5 mi)
49506 Grand Rapids (5 mi)
49504 Grand Rapids (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,549 |
| Population density | 3,927 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9022 |
| Longitude | -85.6967 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 616 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
28,549
Population
3,927
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$59,941
Median household income
$27,691
Per capita income
$164,900
Median home value
$933
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
7,421
Housing units
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,004
Under 5
904
958
5–9
864
1,183
10–14
1,065
1,107
15–19
997
1,120
20–24
1,009
2,626
25–34
2,365
1,923
35–44
1,732
1,792
45–54
1,614
856
55–59
772
930
60–64
837
845
65–74
762
446
75–84
401
230
85+
207
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,251 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 21,298 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,891 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.1%
Hispanic or Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
13.2%
Black or African American
10%
Other race
8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,555 | 48.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,873 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,551 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,455 | 10% |
| Other race | 2,937 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 550 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 501 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 33.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
23.4%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $59,941 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
36.5%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
$300k–$500k
2.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,900 |
| Median rent / month | $933 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 31.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.1% |
| Electricity | 8.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,605 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 742 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,201 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,697 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,739 | 36.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,109 | 20.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Married | 44.5% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 317 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 410 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,356 | 45.3% |
| High school | 1,799 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,521 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
28.2%
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Professional & management
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Construction
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.5% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 26.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.0% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 15.7% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
26.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,253 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 41.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,641 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 3,116 | 11.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,694 | 10.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 223 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,105 | 84.4% |
| Born in same state | 23,674 | 82.9% |
| Born in different state | 20,484 | 71.8% |
| Foreign born | 431 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,444 | 15.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,002 | 45.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3,984 | 14% |
| Italian | 2,135 | 7.5% |
| French | 1,599 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 662 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 369 | 1.3% |
| German | 151 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 80 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49509
What city is ZIP code 49509 in?
ZIP code 49509 is primarily assigned to Wyoming, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49509 in?
ZIP code 49509 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49509?
The median home value in ZIP code 49509 is $164,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 49509?
ZIP code 49509 has an estimated population of 28,549 residents, with a density of 3,925 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49509?
The median household income in ZIP code 49509 is $59,941, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49509 in?
ZIP code 49509 observes the EST timezone.