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Population and households in ZIP 49060
Household size in ZIP 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 49060 holds 2.82 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.71, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49060 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49060: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 49060
Renters in ZIP 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49060 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 49060: 12.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49060 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $792 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $770 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,002 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$210 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49060 costs $1,002 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 49060
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 49060: 58.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.6% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 49060: 99.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 49060
| Period | ZIP 49060 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49060 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 49060 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 49060 | 2.82 | 46.9 | 3.3% | 14.7% | 12.0% | 1982 | $1,002 | 58.9% | 99.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49083 | 2.66 | 43.1 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 1988 | $1,012 | 42.6% | 98.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49012 | 2.48 | 42.2 | 6.8% | 16.1% | 9.5% | 1971 | $680 | 39.3% | 97.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 49046 | 2.41 | 55.3 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 21.8% | 1971 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49050 | 3.05 | 40.8 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 11.5% | 1971 | $1,145 | 15.3% | 90.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49074 | 3.02 | 28.3 | 34.6% | 24.5% | 2.3% | 1955 | $1,544 | 34.1% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49037 | 2.37 | 37.4 | 17.3% | 38.8% | 12.8% | 1961 | $946 | 13.4% | 89.1% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 49004 | 2.46 | 36.9 | 14.9% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 1974 | $1,166 | 35.4% | 93.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 49080 | 2.43 | 46.1 | 10.1% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,101 | 28.5% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 49017 | 2.47 | 43.7 | 15.7% | 27.0% | 10.5% | 1958 | $980 | 20.9% | 92.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 49070 | 2.68 | 39.8 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 1975 | $861 | 14.0% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
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 49060. 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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