49508 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

49508 is a suburban zip code in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($139,700) are significantly above average for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $65,464/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49508 is $58,868.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49508 earn an average of $40,247/year. Women earn only $23,490/year.

20,000 people in 49508 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49508? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.4 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 18,519 men and 20,629 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 18,206 people (out of the 39,148 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 15,611 homes, and 800 businesses every day. 212 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49508 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sapporo, Japan!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 736 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 39,148
  • White Population: 26,668
  • Black Population: 9,609
  • Hispanic Population: 2,996
  • Asian Population: 2,615
  • Hawaiian Population: 53
  • Indian Population: 465
  • Male Population: 18,519
  • Female Population: 20,629
  • Median Age: 35
  • Median Age of Males: 33
  • Median Age of Females: 37
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CSA Name: Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Grand Rapids-Wyoming MI
  • County: Kent
  • City: Grand Rapids
  • Longitude: -85.6
  • Latitude: 42.9
  • Elevation: 736 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 616
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 19,450
  • Drive alone: 17,034
  • Carpool: 1,826
  • Public transit: 287
  • Ride bikes or walk: 212

  • Average commute time: 19.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 521
  •    5 - 9: 2,270
  •    10 - 14: 4,169
  •    15 - 19: 4,690
  •    20 - 24: 3,515
  •    25 - 29: 1,075
  •    30 - 34: 1,529
  •    35 - 39: 257
  •    40 - 44: 187
  •    45 - 59: 570
  •    60 - 89: 441
  •    90 plus: 226
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $139,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $48,646
  • Businesses: 770
  • Employees: 18,507
  • Annual Payroll: $749,582,000
  • Average Family Income: $65,464
  • Median Family Income: $47,495
  • Average Income for Men: $40,247
  • Average Income for Women: $23,490
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 081
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 49508 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Bowen Elementary
4483 Kalamazoo Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Brookwood Elementary
5465 Kalamazoo Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Challenger Elementary
2475 52nd Street Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 698-2524
Discovery Elementary
2461 60th St. S.E.
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Glenwood Elementary
912 Silverleaf Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Ken O Sha Park School
1353 Van Auken Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Meadowlawn Elementary
4939 Burgis Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
3859 Chamberlain Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Middle Schools
Pinewood Middle School
2100 60th Street Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Valleywood Middle School
1110 50th Street Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
High Schools
East Kentwood High School
6230 Kalamazoo Avenue Se
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Other Schools
Ken O Sha Diagnostic Center
1353 Van Auken Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 49508 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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