ZIP Code 49515 in Grand Rapids, MI

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Names to Avoid:
Gr
County:Kent County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:21:42 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:616
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.9580, -85.6844
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49515 Grand Rapids, MI - Business PO Box ZIP

ZIP Code 49515, Grand Rapids

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationKent County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points366 (193 businesses)
PO Boxes173
Also Known AsGr (added Jun 2006)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 49505
Key Facts
  • This is a point-only ZIP with no geographic territory, contained entirely within ZIP 49505
  • All 96 ZIP+4 records point to a single address: 3 Mile Rd NE
  • The ZIP serves 193 businesses employing 760 workers across just 5 establishments
  • 173 PO Boxes are available for business use since no residential population exists
  • This appears to be a Large Volume Receiver facility serving a commercial complex

Overview

ZIP code 49515 isn't a town. It's a business-focused PO Box ZIP embedded within Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located in the Creston neighborhood, this point-only ZIP has no geographic territory of its own. It exists entirely within the boundaries of ZIP 49505.

Single-Location ZIP

The address is 3 Mile Rd NE, and that's the only street in this ZIP. All 96 ZIP+4 records point to this single location, with unit designators indicating a multi-tenant business facility. With 193 business delivery points and 760 employees at just 5 establishments, this ZIP serves what appears to be a large commercial complex or corporate campus.

PO Box Services

There are 173 PO Boxes available at this location. Because no one lives within the ZIP boundary (population: 0), these boxes serve the businesses operating here rather than a residential community. Street delivery runs on a single City carrier route.

Postal History

This ZIP code was established before October 2004 and serves as a dedicated mail hub for a concentrated commercial area in northeast Grand Rapids.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location Business Complex

Only one street exists in this ZIP, indicating a single large commercial facility.

Nearby Areas

Creston Northeast Grand Rapids Auburn Hills Highland Park Belknap Lookout

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49515 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 478 people with an annual payroll of $25,575,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:364Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,401,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$25,575,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:478Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49515 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49515. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


49516 | | 49514

Schools in ZIP Code 49515


We could not locate which school district 49515 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue 801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
District: Grand Rapids Public SchoolsNearby
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
District: Grand Rapids Public SchoolsNearby
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue 327 Rumsey St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
District: Grand Rapids Public SchoolsNearby
Sibley School 943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
District: Grand Rapids Public SchoolsNearby
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
District: Grand Rapids Public SchoolsNearby
Potters House Elementary And Middle School 810 Van Raalte Dr Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
District: Private SchoolNearby
San Juan Diego Academy 1650 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Name School 1650 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49515


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
Grand Rapids Community College 143 Bostwick Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
Type: Post Secondary
Grace Christian University 1011 Aldon Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
Type: Post Secondary
Aquinas College 1700 Fulton St. E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801
Type: Post Secondary
Cornerstone University 1001 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897
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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov