49544 Zip Code Profile

49544 is a sparsely populated, 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 ($140,700) are significantly above average for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $65,977/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 49544 is $58,173.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49544 earn an average of $38,431/year. Women earn only $23,280/year.

15,401 people in 49544 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49544? 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 34. There are 4,337 men and 4,607 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 35.

To give you a sense of the community, 13,771 people (out of the 8,944 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,821 homes, and 489 businesses every day. 217 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49544 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Marseille, France!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 714 feet above sea levell.

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• 1000 Benjaminites
• Allendale Farmers Market
• Boston Square Neighborhood Association
• Crystal Falsh Energy Farmers Market
• Fulton Street Farmers Market
• Grandville Farmers' Market
• GVSU 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
• Westside Neighbors
• YMCA Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 8,944
• White Population: 8,056
• Black Population: 476
• Hispanic Population: 594
• Asian Population: 269
• Hawaiian Population: 13
• Indian Population: 136
• Male Population: 4,337
• Female Population: 4,607
• Median Age: 34
• Median Age of Males: 33
• Median Age of Females: 35

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

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 15,070
• Drive alone: 13,598
• Carpool: 1,065
• Public transit: 151
• Ride bikes or walk: 217


• Average commute time: 19.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 711
•    5 - 9: 1,742
•    10 - 14: 2,730
•    15 - 19: 3,017
•    20 - 24: 2,671
•    25 - 29: 1,184
•    30 - 34: 1,944
•    35 - 39: 250
•    40 - 44: 234
•    45 - 59: 317
•    60 - 89: 95
•    90 plus: 175

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $140,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $44,972
• Businesses: 582
• Employees: 13,979
• Annual Payroll: $570,184,000
• Average Family Income: $65,977
• Median Family Income: $47,615
• Average Income for Men: $38,431
• Average Income for Women: $23,280

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03, 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 1854.0, 5364.0
• 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

Cummings Elementary School

4261 Schoolcraft Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 254-6040

Fairview Elementary School

2396 Hillside Drive Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 363-3879

Kinney Building

4211 Three Mile Road Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 453-4095

Riverbend Elementary School

9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 254-6170

Walker Charter Academy

1801 3 Mile Road Nw

Walker, MI 49544

(616) 785-2700

Walker Station School

3971 Richmond Court Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 791-9757

Zinser Elementary School

1234 Kinney Avenue Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 453-2461

Middle Schools

Blandford Nature Center

3143 Milo St. Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 819-2555

Kenowa Hills Intermediate School

4252 Three Mile Road Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 453-6351

Kenowa Hills Middle School

3950 Hendershot Avenue Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 785-3225

Other Schools

Kenowa Hills High School

3825 Hendershot Avenue Nw

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 784-2400