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Population and households in ZIP 49301
Household size in ZIP 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49301 average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 have larger households.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49301 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.0, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49301: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 49301
Renters in ZIP 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.5% of households in ZIP 49301 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 14 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in ZIP 49301 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 49301 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 49301 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 38 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,187 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,343 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,052 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,043 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$856 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49301 runs $2,043 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $856 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 20.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have higher rents.
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 49301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.3% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.2% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 49301: 69.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.7% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 49301: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 43 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 49301
| Period | ZIP 49301 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49301 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 49301 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 49301 | 2.88 | 41.6 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1990 | $2,043 | 69.4% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49546 | 2.57 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 31.5% | 4.9% | 1982 | $1,638 | 62.3% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49506 | 2.82 | 33.8 | 6.8% | 25.8% | 6.1% | 1950 | $1,624 | 67.5% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49512 | 2.23 | 37.4 | 6.0% | 55.9% | 6.9% | 1995 | $1,553 | 39.2% | 90.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49525 | 2.51 | 39.4 | 9.1% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 1984 | $1,497 | 52.7% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49331 | 2.59 | 40.9 | 8.7% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,619 | 38.7% | 94.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 49505 | 2.33 | 35.9 | 14.1% | 34.3% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,388 | 41.4% | 95.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49503 | 2.26 | 31.4 | 15.7% | 63.1% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,331 | 42.6% | 87.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 49507 | 3.02 | 31.8 | 20.1% | 38.2% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,209 | 26.8% | 77.9% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 49508 | 2.87 | 36.4 | 13.0% | 38.4% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,341 | 35.7% | 88.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49306 | 2.78 | 44.1 | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 1994 | $1,253 | 50.4% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
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 49301. 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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