49301 ZIP Code, Ada, MI
49301 is a ZIP code in Ada, Michigan in Kent County. It covers 57 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49546, 49331 and 49525. 19,846 people live here in 6,884 households. With about 349 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $183,125, well above the Michigan median of $72,875; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ada, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 57 sq mi
- Population: 19,846
- Median household income: $183,125
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,846 |
| Households | 6,884 |
| Median household income | $183,125 |
| Income per person | $84,356 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Homeowners | 94.1% |
| Median home value | $548,800 |
| Median rent | $2,027 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% |
| Broadband internet | 97.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.8% |
| $25–35K | 2.0% |
| $35–50K | 3.1% |
| $50–75K | 9.0% |
| $75–100K | 8.4% |
| $100–150K | 14.9% |
| $150–200K | 16.0% |
| $200K+ | 44.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 18.1% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 15.4% |
| 45–54 | 17.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.7% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 59.7% |
| Owned outright | 30.6% |
| Rented | 5.5% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.6% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.5% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 1.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 49301
498 business establishments with 3,870 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 101
- Construction: 68
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 45
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 40
- Finance and Insurance: 39
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 37
- Retail Trade: 31
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 27
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49546 — Forest Hills CDP, MI (4.1 mi)
- 49331 — Lowell city, MI (6.5 mi)
- 49525 — Northview CDP, MI (6.7 mi)
- 49506 — Grand Rapids city, MI (7.2 mi)
- 49512 — Kentwood city, MI (7.5 mi)
- 49306 (8.3 mi)
- 49505 — Grand Rapids city, MI (8.3 mi)
- 49503 — Grand Rapids city, MI (9.3 mi)
Areas that include 49301
- Forest Hills, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Cannonsburg, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Ada, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 30: highest median household income in Kent County
- No. 1 of 30: highest median home value in Kent County
- No. 3 of 30: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kent County
- No. 2 of 30: highest share of households with children in Kent County
- No. 3 of 30: highest median age in Kent County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49301, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49301 in?
- 49301 is a Ada, MI mailing address. By land area, 70% lies inside Forest Hills; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49301 in?
- 49301 is in Kent County.
- What is the population of 49301?
- About 19,846 people (±1,100), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,665.
- What is the median household income in 49301?
- $183,125 (±$16,218), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49301?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49301 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49301?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49546 (4.1 mi, Forest Hills), 49331 (6.5 mi, Lowell), 49525 (6.7 mi, Northview), 49506 (7.2 mi, Grand Rapids), 49512 (7.5 mi, Kentwood) and 49306 (8.3 mi).
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