ZIP Code 49509 in Wyoming, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Wyoming, Michigan
City Alias:Grand Rapids
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County:Kent County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:45:18 PM
Population:28,340 [See All]
Area Code:616
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.9022, -85.6967
Land Area:7.273 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49509 has 28,340 residents and 10,276 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 33.9 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.4%, much lower than the state average of 73.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.4%, which is much higher than the state average (5.6%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (2.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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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:28,340Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,133Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,251Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,896.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,981Source: Census ACS
Households:10,276Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$183,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.72Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,23226,07426,46626,18626,15026,49527,39027,78628,32328,94628,68828,54928,133
Decennial Census26,720------------------28,340------
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: 33.9

Male Median Age: 33

Female Median Age: 34.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9899731,0301,0181,0481,2011,113995928792867850791576349221148125
Female9169711,0139481,0541,2081,150976881780859876834669452308187244
Total1,9051,9442,0431,9662,1022,4092,2631,9711,8091,5721,7261,7261,6251,245801529335369
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,13943.72%
Black:2,6997.79%
Hispanic:*10,03528.98%
Asian:8132.35%
American Indian:3981.15%
Hawaiian:50.01%
Other:5,53715.99%
Total:34,626100%
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:14,01449.45%33.0 years
Females:14,32650.55%34.6 years
Total:28,340100%33.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:22,91381.45%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4761.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,1427.61%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,60216.86%
Total Population:28,133100%
Total Native Population:23,38983.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,74416.86%
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 $64,981, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,333 (56.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,186. Family households earn a median of $75,812 versus $42,257 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,555). By gender, male median income is $51,645 and female is $43,294, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,351 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.2%, which is markedly above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.2%).

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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$41,648$39,955$42,181$42,211$41,193$40,800$43,629$45,645$49,795$51,463$54,606$59,941$64,981
Median Family Income$48,197$46,727$47,760$47,246$48,956$48,374$52,277$55,182$55,720$60,621$65,651$71,054$75,812
Median NonFamily Income$28,742$27,804$30,354$30,183$29,232$28,779$27,005$27,359$29,096$31,161$33,328$40,456$42,257
Median Male Income$38,369$37,062$35,745$35,415$35,476$36,374$37,758$37,679$39,993$40,554$43,034$46,501$51,645
Median Female Income$29,541$29,847$30,495$30,715$30,022$30,048$30,787$30,960$31,460$35,328$37,677$40,136$43,294
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:14,42967.10%
Unemployed:8053.74%
Not In Labor Force:6,26929.15%
Total:21,503100%
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:3,44223.85%
Service:2,93320.33%
Sales and Office:2,63718.28%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,49310.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,92427.20%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,429100%
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 $183,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $79,100 (75.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,200. The median gross rent is $983, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $359 (57.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $198. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.87% (64.30% with a mortgage, 35.70% free-and-clear) and renters 30.13% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.96%, which is considerably lower than 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$104,300$97,900$91,100$88,300$87,000$90,400$94,600$99,600$111,200$126,300$139,200$164,900$183,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2688.73%
$500 to $999:1,29842.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:97431.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:36411.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:812.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:250.81%
$3,000 or more:190.62%
No Rent:421.37%
Total:3,071100%
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$624$639$649$675$678$693$715$761$785$834$917$933$983
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,57844.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,54224.94%
Renter Occupied:3,07130.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,191100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,19196.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4203.96%
Total Housing Units:10,611100%
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:7,85374.01%
Multi-Family Units:2,32621.92%
Other Units:4324.07%
Total Housing Units:10,611100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (5.00%). The share of people in poverty is 8.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 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 (44.27%). College enrollment is 20.36%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:1,4748.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2306.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,25333.96%
Some college, no degree:4,22322.93%
Associate's degree:1,6528.97%
Bachelor's degree:2,55213.86%
Graduate or professional degree:1,0305.59%
Total:18,414100%
High school or higher:15,71085.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,58219.45%
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:18,36860.02%
Public Insurance:10,13733.12%
No Insurance:2,1006.86%
Total:30,605100%
Has Health Insurance:28,50593.14%
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 Poverty14.6%18.4%16.3%16.7%13.8%17.4%14.8%12.3%11.9%11.4%9.5%9.5%8.9%
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:2813.83%
Kindergarten:3604.91%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,24844.27%
High school (grades 9-12):1,95426.63%
College or graduate school:1,49420.36%
Total:7,337100%
Early Childhood:6418.74%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,56275.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49509 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 627 business establishments, employing about 16,867 people with an annual payroll of $894,815,000. USPS data shows 11,122 residential mailboxes and 659 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,122Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:659Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,190Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,759Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,245Source: USPS
# of Businesses:627Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$228,732,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$894,815,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16,867Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49509 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 2.46% of whom live in ZIP Code 49509. It covers 7.273 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 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:7.273 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.005 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:2688940Source: Census
Place Name:Wyoming city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49510 | | 49508

Schools in ZIP Code 49509


ZIP Code 49509 is part of 4 school districts, including: Wyoming Public Schools (Grades KG thru 12), Godfrey-Lee Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12), Godwin Heights Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Vestaburg Community Schools (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 public schools and 7 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.

Wyoming Intermediate 1331 33rd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Wyoming High School 1350 Prairie Pkwy Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Oriole Park Elementary School 1420 40th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Lee Middle School 1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
East Lee Campus 982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr 961 Joosten St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Godfrey Elementary School 1920 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Lee High School 1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
West Godwin Elementary School 3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming 719 36th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Vestaburg Community Schools
Holy Name School 1650 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private School
West Michigan Lutheran School 601 36th St Sw Ste 2
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private School
Potters House Elementary And Middle School 810 Van Raalte Dr Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
District: Private School
Anchorpoint Christian School 601 36th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private School
San Juan Diego Academy 1650 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private School
St John Vianney Elementary School 4101 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private School
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School 4201 Burlingame Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49509


Grace Christian University 1011 Aldon Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
Type: Post Secondary
Compass College Of Cinematic Arts 41 Sheldon Blvd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Grand Rapids Downtown 45 Ottawa Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-9121
Type: Post Secondary
Grand Rapids Community College 143 Bostwick Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood 4528 Breton Road, Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Grand Rapids 2855 29th Street Se Suite B
Kentwood, MI 49512-1781
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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