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49508

Grand Rapids, MI

Total Population
42,515
Median Household Income
$62,183
Median Home Value
$226,900
Median Rent
$1,136

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$62,183
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$226,900
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,136
100% above state median
Median Age
34.5 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.

34.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 34.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$62,183
-17.3% 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: 2.65 people

Total Households
15,868
Family Households
45.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
34.8%
#2 Industry
Education
26.4%
#3 Industry
Finance
13.7%
Total Employed Residents:13,309

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.9%
170 workers
Public Transit
1.5%
287 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,958
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.8%
20,932 employed
Labor Force
21,841
909 unemployed
Median Age
34.5 years
Per Capita Income
$31,136
Poverty Rate
10.2%

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