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Population and households in ZIP 49046
Household size in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 49046 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.3 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.6 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.3, ZIP 49046 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.0% of households in ZIP 49046, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 49046
Renters in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49046 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 49046: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49046 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $646 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $615 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $902 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,094 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49046 pays $1,094 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $449 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 49046
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 49046 than nationally: 25.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49046: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 49046
| Period | ZIP 49046 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49046 has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 38 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 49046 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 49046 | 2.41 | 55.3 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 21.8% | 1971 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49060 | 2.82 | 46.9 | 3.3% | 14.7% | 12.0% | 1982 | $1,002 | 58.9% | 99.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49050 | 3.05 | 40.8 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 11.5% | 1971 | $1,145 | 15.3% | 90.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49344 | 2.35 | 46.5 | 6.1% | 17.1% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,163 | 14.4% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 49058 | 2.53 | 42.9 | 9.3% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 1968 | $856 | 23.9% | 92.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 49080 | 2.43 | 46.1 | 10.1% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,101 | 28.5% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 49070 | 2.68 | 39.8 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 1975 | $861 | 14.0% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 49073 | 2.83 | 38.6 | 9.4% | 16.1% | 6.0% | 1963 | $901 | 11.4% | 90.1% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 49348 | 2.73 | 39.0 | 12.3% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,360 | 24.3% | 93.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 49078 | 2.62 | 42.4 | 6.9% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 1966 | $1,171 | 20.7% | 92.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 49021 | 2.65 | 43.5 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 1967 | $1,048 | 14.3% | 93.5% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 49046. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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