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 Almaty, Kazakhstan!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 736 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Grand Rapids, MI
Average Home Value in 49508: $139,700
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
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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
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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
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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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
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
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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