Grand Rapids ZIP Code List — Kent County, MI

There are 26 unique ZIP codes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Area code: 616.

ZIP codes

181.88

sq mi land

4.68

sq mi water

616

area code

Grand Rapids, MI ZIP code map

About Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a vibrant city located in the western part of the state. Renowned for its rich cultural scene and bustling industry, it stands as the second-largest city in Michigan. The city is a hub for art, education, and commerce, attracting both residents and visitors alike.

Location & geography

Grand Rapids is situated in Kent County and offers a diverse landscape characterized by both urban and natural beauty. Nearby cities include Wyoming, approximately 6 miles to the southwest, and Kentwood, about 5 miles to the southeast. The city covers a land area of 275.08 square miles, alongside a water area of 5.86 square miles, including the scenic Grand River that flows through it.

Community & economy

The character of Grand Rapids is defined by its friendly, welcoming residents and a strong sense of community. The city's economy is supported by key industries such as healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing, alongside a robust service sector. Daily life in Grand Rapids is enriched by a variety of local events, parks, restaurants, and breweries that reflect the city's unique culture.

Transportation

Grand Rapids is served by major highways including Interstate 96 and U.S. Route 131, providing easy access for commuters and travelers. The nearest airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport, located about 13 miles southeast of the city, facilitating both domestic and international air travel.

History

Grand Rapids was founded in 1826 and quickly grew as a furniture manufacturing center, earning the nickname 'Furniture City.' Over the years, the city has witnessed significant development, including the rise of breweries and a thriving art community. Notable events include the establishment of the annual ArtPrize festival, which attracts artists and visitors from around the globe.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Grand Rapids is that it is known for having the largest concentration of craft breweries in Michigan. Additionally, the city has been recognized as an emerging tech hub, attracting innovation and startups in its downtown area.

ZIP codes for Grand Rapids, MI (26)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
49501	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49502	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49503	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49504	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49505	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49506	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49507	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49508	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49510	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49512	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49514	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49515	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49516	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49518	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49523	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49525	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49528	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49530	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49534	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49544	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49546	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49548	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49555	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49560	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49588	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map
49599	Grand Rapids	Kent	View map

Demographics & statistics

378,331

Population

34.3

Median age

$71,236

Median household income

$37,221

Per capita income

$234,942

Median home value

$1,145

Median monthly rent

62.3%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

99,529

Housing units

39.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

12,140

Under 5

12,306

12,432

5–9

12,603

11,509

10–14

11,666

12,359

15–19

12,529

15,333

20–24

15,543

33,236

25–34

33,690

23,802

35–44

24,128

19,681

45–54

19,950

11,144

55–59

11,296

10,086

60–64

10,225

15,345

65–74

15,554

7,521

75–84

7,623

3,292

85+

3,338

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86,614	22.5%
18 and over	291,717	77.5%
65 and over	52,673	14.2%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.4%

Black or African American 13.1%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Asian 3.5%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	259,775	63.4%
Black or African American	53,654	13.1%
Two or more races	34,422	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	31,121	7.6%
Asian	14,509	3.5%
Other race	14,231	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,582	0.4%

Household income

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$71,236

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,942
Median rent / month	$1,145
Owner occupied	62.3%
Renter occupied	37.7%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.6%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63,939	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	12,455	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	27,790	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	44,700	29.4%
Households with children under 18	44,281	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	38,004	25.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	35.8%
Married	47.2%	43.2%
Separated	1.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.3%	7.2%
Divorced	8.7%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	39.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6,143	6.7%
Kindergarten	5,703	5.8%
Elementary school	37,712	39.8%
High school	18,770	19.5%
College / grad school	25,861	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14,710	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	34.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	353,885	93.7%
Spanish	24,554	6.5%
Other Indo-European	11,521	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,704	1.0%
Other languages	4,832	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	338,864	89.9%
Born in same state	334,631	88.9%
Born in different state	270,039	72.3%
Foreign born	4,233	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	39,467	10.1%
Not a US citizen	15,545	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49,672	13.1%
Italian	32,398	8.6%
French	31,806	8.4%
Arab	10,954	2.9%
Polish	2,657	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	2,182	0.6%
German	2,125	0.6%
Dutch	1,719	0.5%
Irish	1,612	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Grand Rapids, MI have?

Grand Rapids, MI has 16 ZIP codes: 49502, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508, 49512, 49525, 49530, 49534, 49544, 49546, 49548, 49555, 49560. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Grand Rapids, MI?

The primary ZIP code for Grand Rapids, MI is 49502. The city uses area code 616 for phone service.

What county is Grand Rapids, MI in?

Grand Rapids is located in Kent County, Michigan.

How many ZIP codes are in Grand Rapids, MI?

Grand Rapids, MI has 16 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code covers downtown Grand Rapids and the historic Heartside district?

Downtown Grand Rapids and the Heartside neighborhood are primarily served by ZIP code 49503, which is the central business and cultural district of the city.

Which ZIP codes serve the East Hills neighborhood and the area around Aquinas College in Grand Rapids?

The East Hills area and Aquinas College are located in ZIP codes 49506 and 49507, which cover the eastern residential and educational portions of Grand Rapids.