49525 ZIP Code, Grand Rapids, MI
49525 is a ZIP code in Grand Rapids, Michigan in Kent County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49505, 49306 and 49503. 30,887 people live here in 12,329 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 1,319 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $94,037, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Rapids, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 30,887
- Median household income: $94,037
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,887 |
| Households | 12,329 |
| Median household income | $94,037 |
| Income per person | $50,473 |
| Median age | 38.2 |
| Homeowners | 79.5% |
| Median home value | $321,100 |
| Median rent | $1,369 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Broadband internet | 92.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 9.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 21.5% |
| $150–200K | 11.3% |
| $200K+ | 14.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.4% |
| Owned outright | 32.6% |
| Rented | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.8% |
| Townhome | 9.9% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 8.9% |
| 20+ units | 4.3% |
| Mobile / other | 1.6% |
Businesses in 49525
992 business establishments with 17,673 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 158
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 133
- Retail Trade: 120
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 107
- Accommodation and Food Services: 95
- Finance and Insurance: 94
- Construction: 73
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 51
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49505 — Grand Rapids city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 49306 (3.9 mi)
- 49503 — Grand Rapids city, MI (5.4 mi)
- 49506 — Grand Rapids city, MI (5.4 mi)
- 49321 — Comstock Park CDP, MI (5.8 mi)
- 49504 — Grand Rapids city, MI (6.6 mi)
- 49301 — Forest Hills CDP, MI (6.7 mi)
- 49546 — Forest Hills CDP, MI (6.8 mi)
Areas that include 49525
- Grand Rapids, MI ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Northview, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 30: highest median household income in Kent County
- No. 3 of 12: highest median household income in Grand Rapids, MI
- No. 3 of 12: highest median home value in Grand Rapids, MI
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Grand Rapids, MI
- No. 2 of 12: highest median age in Grand Rapids, MI
- No. 5 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) 49525, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49525 in?
- 49525 is a Grand Rapids, MI mailing address. By land area, 44% lies inside Northview, 10% lies inside Grand Rapids and 3% lies inside Forest Hills; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49525 in?
- 49525 is in Kent County.
- What is the population of 49525?
- About 30,887 people (±1,215), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,275.
- What is the median household income in 49525?
- $94,037 (±$8,405), 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 49525?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49525 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49525?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49505 (2.9 mi, Grand Rapids), 49306 (3.9 mi), 49503 (5.4 mi, Grand Rapids), 49506 (5.4 mi, Grand Rapids), 49321 (5.8 mi, Comstock Park) and 49504 (6.6 mi, Grand Rapids).
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