ZIP Code 49505 in Grand Rapids, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Names to Avoid:
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County:Kent County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:45:10 PM
Population:31,444 [See All]
Area Code:616
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.9964, -85.6370
Land Area:8.756 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49505 has 31,444 residents and 13,620 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 35.4 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (13.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:31,444Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:32,224Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:32,426Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,591.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,692Source: Census ACS
Households:13,620Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$227,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.27Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,85531,09331,38031,38831,61731,72031,86632,06832,37233,23933,21032,32532,224
Decennial Census31,216------------------31,444------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.4

Male Median Age: 34.2

Female Median Age: 36.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0069278667971,0071,7051,5271,125891771717816867744588347240302
Female8938368176971,1621,8101,4691,1459357777939201,091894677494314477
Total1,8991,7631,6831,4942,1693,5152,9962,2701,8261,5481,5101,7361,9581,6381,265841554779
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,29474.13%
Black:4,11713.10%
Hispanic:*2,2737.23%
Asian:6872.19%
American Indian:1710.54%
Hawaiian:80.03%
Other:8752.78%
Total:31,425100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:15,24348.48%34.2 years
Females:16,20151.52%36.6 years
Total:31,444100%35.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:29,89092.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2600.81%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8602.67%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,2146.44%
Total Population:32,224100%
Total Native Population:30,15093.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,0746.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $71,692, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $27,854 (63.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,799. Family households earn a median of $84,211 versus $52,374 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,837). By gender, male median income is $60,252 and female is $52,506, which is a touch higher than the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $7,746 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,838$44,690$44,710$43,911$43,031$45,140$46,656$49,322$52,893$55,440$59,261$67,838$71,692
Median Family Income$52,247$55,481$54,108$54,538$54,720$56,711$58,158$61,966$68,041$68,803$72,840$80,946$84,211
Median NonFamily Income$30,904$31,545$32,058$31,456$31,631$33,519$32,091$35,000$36,718$37,851$38,099$46,756$52,374
Median Male Income$41,858$41,427$41,661$42,427$40,827$40,715$42,004$43,147$43,877$48,043$48,971$54,174$60,252
Median Female Income$38,282$37,561$36,766$36,236$35,872$35,980$36,770$39,085$40,274$41,071$43,100$47,769$52,506
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:16,81765.45%
Unemployed:7682.99%
Not In Labor Force:8,10831.56%
Total:25,693100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,20642.85%
Service:3,12818.60%
Sales and Office:3,48420.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6403.81%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,35914.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,817100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $227,900, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $107,300 (88.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84,000. The median gross rent is $1,248, which is considerably higher than the state median ($1,084), is up $514 (70.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $335. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.65% (69.83% with a mortgage, 30.17% free-and-clear) and renters 35.35% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.86%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$120,600$116,500$113,300$110,800$110,500$114,500$123,700$133,700$143,900$155,000$168,100$202,400$227,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3767.79%
$500 to $999:1,07222.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,96340.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:99320.58%
$2,000 to $2,499:1402.90%
$2,500 to $2,999:450.93%
$3,000 or more:80.17%
No Rent:2284.73%
Total:4,825100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$734$751$769$780$782$809$850$885$913$968$1,035$1,179$1,248
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,16245.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,66219.50%
Renter Occupied:4,82535.35%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,649100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,64996.14%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5483.86%
Total Housing Units:14,197100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10,29972.54%
Multi-Family Units:3,82226.92%
Other Units:760.54%
Total Housing Units:14,197100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 39.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.80%). High school or higher is 95.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.09%). College enrollment is 23.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3081.36%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7063.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,38423.69%
Some college, no degree:5,19122.84%
Associate's degree:2,0999.24%
Bachelor's degree:6,32927.85%
Graduate or professional degree:2,71011.92%
Total:22,727100%
High school or higher:21,71395.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,03939.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:20,83559.82%
Public Insurance:12,47535.82%
No Insurance:1,5204.36%
Total:34,830100%
Has Health Insurance:33,31095.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.2%14.1%14.7%13.7%14.0%12.4%11.3%11.4%10.5%10.8%10.4%11.1%11.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4576.46%
Kindergarten:4876.89%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,25846.09%
High school (grades 9-12):1,22717.36%
College or graduate school:1,64023.20%
Total:7,069100%
Early Childhood:94413.35%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,97270.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49505 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 536 business establishments, employing about 10,707 people with an annual payroll of $705,166,000. USPS data shows 14,285 residential mailboxes and 612 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,285Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:612Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,887Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,964Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,260Source: USPS
# of Businesses:536Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$175,417,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$705,166,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,707Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49505 is located in Kent County, Michigan, within the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24340) and Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,154,320 people, about 2.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 49505. It covers 8.756 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.218 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:24340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,154,320Source: Census
MSA:Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:8.756 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.218 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2628.74 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2634000Source: Census
Place Name:Grand Rapids city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49506 | | 49504

Schools in ZIP Code 49505


ZIP Code 49505 is part of 2 school districts, including: Berrien Springs Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Grand Rapids Public Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 9 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave 1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools
Wellspring Preparatory High School 1031 Page Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Home Education Site 2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Kent Hills Elementary 1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Palmer School 309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Riverside Middle School 265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
City Middlehigh 1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Aberdeen Academy 928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
All Saints Academy 2233 Diamond Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Private School
Isj Academy Pk-8 2066 Oakwood Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49505


Cornerstone University 1001 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897
Type: Post Secondary
Grand Rapids Community College 143 Bostwick Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
Type: Post Secondary
Aquinas College 1700 Fulton St. E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801
Type: Post Secondary
Ross College-Grand Rapids North 1624 Woodworth Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Grand Rapids Downtown 45 Ottawa Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-9121
Type: Post Secondary
Compass College Of Cinematic Arts 41 Sheldon Blvd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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