Grand Rapids, MI cityscape

49503

Grand Rapids, MI

Total Population
37,471
Median Household Income
$58,165
Median Home Value
$204,000
Median Rent
$1,116

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,165
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$204,000
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,116
100% above state median
Median Age
30.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Grand Rapids, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 44.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 30.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 22.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$58,165
-22.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.08 people

Total Households
16,883
Family Households
24.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
28.0%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
27.9%
#3 Industry
Finance
19.8%
Total Employed Residents:12,912

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.6%
1,799 workers
Public Transit
5.4%
1,003 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,717
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.7%
21,045 employed
Labor Force
22,218
1,173 unemployed
Median Age
30.5 years
Per Capita Income
$35,174
Poverty Rate
22.1%

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