49505 ZIP Code, Grand Rapids, MI
49505 is a ZIP code in Grand Rapids, Michigan in Kent County. It covers 8.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49503, 49525 and 49506. 32,426 people live here in 13,710 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 3,703 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $74,906, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Rapids, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 8.8 sq mi
- Population: 32,426
- Median household income: $74,906
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,426 |
| Households | 13,710 |
| Median household income | $74,906 |
| Income per person | $37,544 |
| Median age | 34.9 |
| Homeowners | 65.7% |
| Median home value | $246,700 |
| Median rent | $1,324 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% |
| Broadband internet | 92.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.2% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.0% |
| $100–150K | 21.7% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 20.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.8% |
| Owned outright | 19.8% |
| Rented | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.3% |
| Townhome | 7.4% |
| 2–4 units | 11.0% |
| 5–19 units | 9.0% |
| 20+ units | 6.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 49505
536 business establishments with 10,707 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 70
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 68
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 65
- Construction: 55
- Retail Trade: 51
- Manufacturing: 41
- Accommodation and Food Services: 37
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49503 — Grand Rapids city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 49525 — Northview CDP, MI (2.9 mi)
- 49506 — Grand Rapids city, MI (3.7 mi)
- 49504 — Grand Rapids city, MI (3.8 mi)
- 49507 — Grand Rapids city, MI (4.6 mi)
- 49321 — Comstock Park CDP, MI (5.8 mi)
- 49544 — Walker city, MI (6.2 mi)
- 49306 (6.5 mi)
Areas that include 49505
- Grand Rapids, MI ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 30: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kent County
- No. 8 of 30: lowest median age in Kent County
- No. 5 of 12: highest median household income in Grand Rapids, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49505, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49505 in?
- 49505 is a Grand Rapids, MI mailing address. By land area, 92% lies inside Grand Rapids; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49505 in?
- 49505 is in Kent County.
- What is the population of 49505?
- About 32,426 people (±1,710), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,444.
- What is the median household income in 49505?
- $74,906 (±$2,476), 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 49505?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49505 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49505?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49503 (2.6 mi, Grand Rapids), 49525 (2.9 mi, Northview), 49506 (3.7 mi, Grand Rapids), 49504 (3.8 mi, Grand Rapids), 49507 (4.6 mi, Grand Rapids) and 49321 (5.8 mi, Comstock Park).
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