ZIP Code 49519 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:7:45:30 PM
Population:28,025 [See All]
Area Code:616
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.8986, -85.7192
Land Area:7.995 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49519 has 28,025 residents and 11,411 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 33.7 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.7%, much lower than the state average of 73.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1%, which is much higher than the state average (5.6%).

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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:28,025Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,308Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:28,689Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,505.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$75,373Source: Census ACS
Households:11,411Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$220,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.29Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,96427,88828,01928,41629,14129,05128,47328,92428,83628,26228,48728,07028,308
Decennial Census27,424------------------28,025------
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: 33.7

Male Median Age: 32.7

Female Median Age: 34.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9428548798221,1371,5051,211952760772715790775565458217145164
Female9028878318031,2721,4021,094975814765842891843689488312228324
Total1,8441,7411,7101,6252,4092,9072,3051,9271,5741,5371,5571,6811,6181,254946529373488
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,68660.80%
Black:2,7048.80%
Hispanic:*5,63218.32%
Asian:7792.53%
American Indian:2350.76%
Hawaiian:140.05%
Other:2,6858.74%
Total:30,735100%
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:13,66348.75%32.7 years
Females:14,36251.25%34.9 years
Total:28,025100%33.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:25,43889.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5421.91%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,3614.81%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:9678.22%
Total Population:28,308100%
Total Native Population:25,98091.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,3288.22%
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 $75,373, which is well above the state median ($71,149), is up $30,685 (68.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,979. Family households earn a median of $83,650 versus $55,923 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,727). By gender, male median income is $57,568 and female is $46,498, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,070 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.6%).

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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$44,688$43,818$44,291$47,197$47,886$50,186$51,509$52,368$54,394$58,188$62,957$68,164$75,373
Median Family Income$53,460$52,797$55,313$56,549$57,123$58,012$60,622$61,303$66,098$68,998$72,332$80,098$83,650
Median NonFamily Income$31,133$31,699$31,173$31,053$31,642$31,983$31,902$36,301$40,536$42,662$44,616$51,610$55,923
Median Male Income$40,443$40,681$41,094$40,485$41,030$41,280$42,471$42,892$44,586$46,856$51,663$56,269$57,568
Median Female Income$31,107$31,347$31,729$31,962$30,978$31,377$31,916$31,987$32,717$37,009$39,932$45,889$46,498
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:16,15469.89%
Unemployed:6542.83%
Not In Labor Force:6,30727.29%
Total:23,115100%
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:5,42133.56%
Service:2,62416.24%
Sales and Office:3,75523.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1327.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,22219.95%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,154100%
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 $220,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $98,900 (81.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,000. The median gross rent is $1,176, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $477 (68.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $267. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.44% (72.60% with a mortgage, 27.40% free-and-clear) and renters 43.56% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.83%, 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$121,400$117,400$113,600$111,600$114,300$117,100$122,700$130,800$141,300$145,600$158,800$191,200$220,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1172.41%
$500 to $999:1,15623.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,67155.11%
$1,500 to $1,999:61312.65%
$2,000 to $2,499:2264.66%
$2,500 to $2,999:60.12%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:581.20%
Total:4,847100%
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$699$719$724$736$743$776$809$863$909$955$974$1,097$1,176
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,56040.98%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,72115.47%
Renter Occupied:4,84743.56%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,128100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,12895.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5654.83%
Total Housing Units:11,693100%
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:6,63556.74%
Multi-Family Units:4,87141.66%
Other Units:1871.60%
Total Housing Units:11,693100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 28.40% 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 89.70%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.80%). College enrollment is 20.93%, 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:6533.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2886.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,75925.27%
Some college, no degree:4,82225.61%
Associate's degree:1,95610.39%
Bachelor's degree:3,90820.75%
Graduate or professional degree:1,4457.67%
Total:18,831100%
High school or higher:16,89089.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,35328.43%
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:20,43865.99%
Public Insurance:9,38830.31%
No Insurance:1,1473.70%
Total:30,973100%
Has Health Insurance:29,82696.30%
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 Poverty10.2%10.8%10.3%10.0%8.9%8.8%7.9%6.5%7.0%9.2%9.9%10.4%10.1%
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:2834.83%
Kindergarten:2654.52%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,74146.80%
High school (grades 9-12):1,34222.91%
College or graduate school:1,22620.93%
Total:5,857100%
Early Childhood:5489.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,34874.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49519 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 473 business establishments, employing about 8,008 people with an annual payroll of $421,844,000. USPS data shows 11,758 residential mailboxes and 629 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,758Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:629Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,299Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,888Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,832Source: USPS
# of Businesses:473Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$106,066,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$421,844,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,008Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49519 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 2.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 49519. It covers 7.995 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.188 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:7.995 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.188 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


49523 | | 49518

Schools in ZIP Code 49519


ZIP Code 49519 is in the Wyoming Public Schools, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 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.

Gladiola Elementary School 3500 Gladiola Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Wyoming Junior High 2125 Wrenwood Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Parkview Elementary School 2075 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Wyoming Public Schools
West Elementary School 1840 38th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Wyoming Regional Center 3600 Byron Center Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Wyoming Public Schools
Pine Grove Learning Center 2101 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
Vanguard Charter Academy 1620 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
Potters House School 2465 28th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Private School
Adams Christian School 5539 Byron Center Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49519


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
Aquinas College 1700 Fulton St. E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801
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]
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