49331 ZIP Code, Lowell, MI
49331 is a ZIP code in Lowell, Michigan — mostly in Kent County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Ionia County. It covers 91 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49301, 48881 and 49302. 17,661 people live here in 6,825 households. With about 193 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $91,800, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lowell, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 91 sq mi
- Population: 17,661
- Median household income: $91,800
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,661 |
| Households | 6,825 |
| Median household income | $91,800 |
| Income per person | $40,823 |
| Median age | 39.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.4% |
| Median home value | $315,300 |
| Median rent | $1,295 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% |
| Broadband internet | 94.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 4.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.0% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 25.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.7% |
| $200K+ | 9.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.7% |
| Owned outright | 30.0% |
| Rented | 12.8% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.3% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 6.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.5% |
Businesses in 49331
410 business establishments with 4,977 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 61
- Retail Trade: 51
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 43
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 38
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 34
- Accommodation and Food Services: 32
- Manufacturing: 26
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 49331 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 49301 — Forest Hills CDP, MI (6.5 mi)
- 48881 — Saranac village, MI (7.6 mi)
- 49302 (9.2 mi)
- 48815 — Clarksville village, MI (9.3 mi)
- 49546 — Forest Hills CDP, MI (9.4 mi)
- 48809 — Belding city, MI (9.9 mi)
- 49512 — Kentwood city, MI (11.3 mi)
- 49525 — Northview CDP, MI (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 49331
- Lowell, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ionia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
Mail every home in 49331
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49331, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49331 in?
- 49331 is a Lowell, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Lowell; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49331 in?
- 49331 is mostly in Kent County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Ionia County.
- What is the population of 49331?
- About 17,661 people (±520), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,023.
- What is the median household income in 49331?
- $91,800 (±$9,154), 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 49331?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49331 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49331?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49301 (6.5 mi, Forest Hills), 48881 (7.6 mi, Saranac), 49302 (9.2 mi), 48815 (9.3 mi, Clarksville), 49546 (9.4 mi, Forest Hills) and 48809 (9.9 mi, Belding).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.