49503 Zip Code Profile

49503 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $110,700) are fairly typical for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $48,867/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 49503 is $36,687.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49503 earn an average of $28,670/year. Women earn only $19,955/year.

16,056 people in 49503 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49503? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.5 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 18,434 men and 17,506 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,924 people (out of the 35,940 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,955 homes, and 1,998 businesses every day. 1,031 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49503 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 744 feet above sea levell.

• Highland Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA)
• Midtown Neighborhood Association

• Vecinos de Garfield en Accion

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• 1000 Benjaminites
• Alger Heights Homes
• Boston Square Neighborhood Association
• Cascade Acres
• Crystal Falsh Energy Farmers Market
• Plainfield Township Farmers Market

• South East Area Farmers' Market
• The Toyoda Center
• Vecinos de Garfield en Accion
• Westside Neighbors
• YMCA Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 35,940
• White Population: 24,486
• Black Population: 7,603
• Hispanic Population: 7,926
• Asian Population: 658
• Hawaiian Population: 75
• Indian Population: 855
• Male Population: 18,434
• Female Population: 17,506
• Median Age: 29
• Median Age of Males: 29
• Median Age of Females: 29

• 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: -85.7
• Latitude: 43.0
• Elevation: 744 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 15,672
• Drive alone: 11,736
• Carpool: 1,860
• Public transit: 763
• Ride bikes or walk: 1,031


• Average commute time: 19.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 691
•    5 - 9: 2,007
•    10 - 14: 3,238
•    15 - 19: 3,335
•    20 - 24: 2,697
•    25 - 29: 818
•    30 - 34: 1,426
•    35 - 39: 142
•    40 - 44: 187
•    45 - 59: 516
•    60 - 89: 410
•    90 plus: 205

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $110,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,000
• Businesses: 1,559
• Employees: 37,783
• Annual Payroll: $1,777,024,000
• Average Family Income: $48,867
• Median Family Income: $30,176
• Average Income for Men: $28,670
• Average Income for Women: $19,955

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 1854.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Justin Amash (R)

• Other Stuff

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

• Fulton Street Farmers Market

• West Michigan Co-Op

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Primary Schools

Coit Arts Academy

617 Coit Avenue Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2390

East Leonard School

410 Barnett Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2525

Fountain School

159 College Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2530

Henry Park Paideia Academy

419 Henry Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2600

Heritage Cdc

538 Madison Avenue Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2606

Roosevelt Cdc

641 Vries Street Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2983

Southeast Academic Center

1250 Sigsbee Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-3077

Southwest Community Campus School

801 Oakland Av Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2947

William C. Abney Academy

1435 Fulton Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 454-5541

High Schools

Central High School

421 Fountain Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2310

City Middle/High School

111 College Avenue Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2380

Gateway Middle/High School

311 State Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 458-9646

Other Schools

Day Treatment

1501 Cedar Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 336-2340

Kent Education Center Mayfield

225 Mayfield Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 819-2710

Waalkes Juvenile Center School

1501 Cedar Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 336-3732