49505 Zip Code Profile

49505 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 $120,600) are fairly typical for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $54,569/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 49505 is $49,173.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49505 earn an average of $34,884/year. Women earn only $21,588/year.

15,676 people in 49505 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49505? 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 35. There are 15,056 men and 16,160 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 15,577 people (out of the 31,216 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,097 homes, and 550 businesses every day. 321 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49505 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sofia, Bulgaria!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 672 feet above sea levell.

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• 1000 Benjaminites
• Alger Heights Homes
• Boston Square Neighborhood Association
• Cascade Acres
• Crystal Falsh Energy Farmers Market
• Fulton Street Farmers Market
• Highland Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA)

• Midtown Neighborhood Association
• Plainfield Township Farmers Market
• South East Area Farmers' Market
• Vecinos de Garfield en Accion
• West Michigan Co-Op
• Westside Neighbors
• YMCA Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 31,216
• White Population: 25,293
• Black Population: 4,976
• Hispanic Population: 1,860
• Asian Population: 786
• Hawaiian Population: 49
• Indian Population: 428
• Male Population: 15,056
• Female Population: 16,160
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 36

• 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: 43.0
• Elevation: 672 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 15,305
• Drive alone: 12,929
• Carpool: 1,695
• Public transit: 206
• Ride bikes or walk: 321


• Average commute time: 19.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 328
•    5 - 9: 1,759
•    10 - 14: 3,384
•    15 - 19: 3,880
•    20 - 24: 2,679
•    25 - 29: 918
•    30 - 34: 1,091
•    35 - 39: 279
•    40 - 44: 195
•    45 - 59: 328
•    60 - 89: 241
•    90 plus: 223

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $120,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $43,838
• Businesses: 535
• Employees: 8,075
• Annual Payroll: $345,516,000
• Average Family Income: $54,569
• Median Family Income: $40,710
• Average Income for Men: $34,884
• Average Income for Women: $21,588

• 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

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Primary Schools

Aberdeen Elementary

928 Aberdeen St Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2868

Kent Hills School

1445 Emerald Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2727

North Park Elementary

3375 Cheney Ave Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2848

North Park Montessori Academy

3375 Cheney Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3220

Palmer School

309 Palmer Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2929

Wellerwood Early Childhood Center

800 Wellerwood Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3522

Middle Schools

Northeast Middle School

1400 Fuller Avenue Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2818

Riverside Middle School

265 Eleanor Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2969

High Schools

Creston High School

1720 Plainfield Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2424

Other Schools

Bethany Based School

901 Eastern Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3300

Business And Industry

1625 Leonard St Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2301

Creston Community School

1720 Plainfield Avenue Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-2460

Home Education Site

1625 Leonard St Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3150

Kent Co. Correction Facility

701 Ball Avenue Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3192

School Of Construction

1625 Leonard St Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3150

Special Ed Interim Alternative School

1625 Leonard St Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3232

St. John's Home School

2355 Knapp Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 361-5227

The Haven

1505 Cedar Street Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 451-6021

Other Schools

Grand Rapids Tech High School

1625 Leonard Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 819-3150