49503 ZIP Code, Grand Rapids, MI
49503 is a ZIP code in Grand Rapids, Michigan in Kent County. It covers 7.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49507, 49505 and 49506. 39,489 people live here in 17,960 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 5,440 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (36% own). Median household income is $64,661, below the Michigan median of $72,875; 25% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Rapids, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 7.3 sq mi
- Population: 39,489
- Median household income: $64,661
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 39,489 |
| Households | 17,960 |
| Median household income | $64,661 |
| Income per person | $37,781 |
| Median age | 31.1 |
| Homeowners | 36.2% |
| Median home value | $241,900 |
| Median rent | $1,301 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 25.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% |
| Broadband internet | 90.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 20.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 9.0% |
| 20–24 | 13.3% |
| 25–34 | 26.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 8.0% |
| 55–64 | 8.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.8% |
| 75+ | 3.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.1% |
| Owned outright | 12.0% |
| Rented | 58.8% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 38.5% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 22.4% |
| 5–19 units | 9.3% |
| 20+ units | 25.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 49503
1,717 business establishments with 52,626 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 320
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 229
- Accommodation and Food Services: 198
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 191
- Finance and Insurance: 161
- Retail Trade: 128
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 79
- Manufacturing: 75
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49507 — Grand Rapids city, MI (2.2 mi)
- 49505 — Grand Rapids city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 49506 — Grand Rapids city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 49504 — Grand Rapids city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 49509 — Wyoming city, MI (4.8 mi)
- 49525 — Northview CDP, MI (5.4 mi)
- 49519 — Wyoming city, MI (5.5 mi)
- 49508 — Kentwood city, MI (6.4 mi)
Areas that include 49503
- Grand Rapids, MI ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 30: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kent County
- No. 1 of 30: lowest median age in Kent County
- No. 8 of 30: fastest population growth in Kent County
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Grand Rapids, MI
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Grand Rapids, MI
- No. 3 of 12: fastest population growth in Grand Rapids, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49503, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49503 in?
- 49503 is a Grand Rapids, MI mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Grand Rapids.
- What county is 49503 in?
- 49503 is in Kent County.
- What is the population of 49503?
- About 39,489 people (±1,856), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 39,344.
- What is the median household income in 49503?
- $64,661 (±$2,422), 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 49503?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49503 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49503?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49507 (2.2 mi, Grand Rapids), 49505 (2.6 mi, Grand Rapids), 49506 (2.6 mi, Grand Rapids), 49504 (2.9 mi, Grand Rapids), 49509 (4.8 mi, Wyoming) and 49525 (5.4 mi, Northview).
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