49504 Zip Code Profile

49504 is a suburban zip code in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $118,700) are fairly typical for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $55,774/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 49504 is $46,686.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49504 earn an average of $31,529/year. Women earn only $22,506/year.

18,952 people in 49504 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49504? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.3 minutes.

The median age here is 33. There are 19,864 men and 20,130 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 34.

To give you a sense of the community, 19,691 people (out of the 39,994 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 16,276 homes, and 902 businesses every day. 545 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49504 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Vladivostok, Russia!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 762 feet above sea levell.

• Westside Neighbors

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• 1000 Benjaminites
• Boston Square Neighborhood Association
• Fulton Street Farmers Market
• Grandville Farmers' Market
• Highland Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA)
• Midtown Neighborhood Association

• Plainfield Township Farmers Market
• South East Area Farmers' Market
• The Toyoda Center
• Vecinos de Garfield en Accion
• West Michigan Co-Op

• Demographics

• Total Population: 39,994
• White Population: 33,021
• Black Population: 3,455
• Hispanic Population: 6,799
• Asian Population: 550
• Hawaiian Population: 53
• Indian Population: 880
• Male Population: 19,864
• Female Population: 20,130
• Median Age: 33
• Median Age of Males: 31
• Median Age of Females: 34

• 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: 762 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 18,554
• Drive alone: 15,005
• Carpool: 2,658
• Public transit: 229
• Ride bikes or walk: 545


• Average commute time: 19.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 502
•    5 - 9: 2,370
•    10 - 14: 3,249
•    15 - 19: 4,232
•    20 - 24: 3,601
•    25 - 29: 1,323
•    30 - 34: 1,903
•    35 - 39: 169
•    40 - 44: 264
•    45 - 59: 444
•    60 - 89: 296
•    90 plus: 201

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $118,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $41,214
• Businesses: 834
• Employees: 17,063
• Annual Payroll: $601,404,000
• Average Family Income: $55,774
• Median Family Income: $38,835
• Average Income for Men: $31,529
• Average Income for Women: $22,506

• 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

• Crystal Falsh Energy Farmers Market

• YMCA Farmers Market

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Primary Schools

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy

1460 Laughlin Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2550

Covell Elementary

1417 Covell Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2411

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

640 5th Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 459-0330

Harrison Park Elementary School

1440 Davis Avenue Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2565

Kent Educ Center Oakleigh

2223 Gordon Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2717

Shawmut Hills School

2550 Burritt Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3055

Sibley School

947 Sibley Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3100

Stocking School

863 7th Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3130

Straight School

850 Chatham Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3140

West Leonard Early Childhood Center

1351 Leonard St Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3195

Middle Schools

Harrison Middle School

1440 Davis Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2570

John Ball Park Zoo School

1300 West Fulton St.

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3344

Westwood Middle School

1525 Mt. Mercy Drive Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3322

High Schools

Union High School

1800 Tremont Boulevard Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3160

Other Schools

Bimaadiziwin School

45 Lexington Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2797

Pine School

1138 Pine Av Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-2702

Shared Time

615 Turner Street Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3200

Union Community School

1800 Tremont Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3160

Westside A.I.

45 Lexington Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 819-3297