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Population and households in ZIP 49331
Household size in ZIP 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49331 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49331 are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Grand Rapids area overall, where the median age is 38.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, mirroring the country.
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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 49331 (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Grand Rapids area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 49331
Renters in ZIP 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49331 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 49331: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 49331 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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49331 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $730 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $940 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,619 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$889 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 49331 runs $1,619 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Grand Rapids area ($1,285). Rent has climbed $889 a month since 2006–10, up 122%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 49331
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 49331 than nationally: 38.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north 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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49331: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 49331
| Period | ZIP 49331 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49331 has been strong: just 1.4% 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 four have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 49331 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 49331 | 2.59 | 40.9 | 8.7% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,619 | 38.7% | 94.9% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 49301 | 2.88 | 41.6 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1990 | $2,043 | 69.4% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 48881 | 2.81 | 38.3 | 9.0% | 18.8% | 3.0% | 1980 | $840 | 25.7% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49302 | 2.99 | 40.6 | 2.7% | 2.5% | 7.0% | 1988 | $2,040 | 49.9% | 98.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 48815 | 2.76 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 17.3% | 1987 | $1,398 | 26.4% | 96.8% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 49546 | 2.57 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 31.5% | 4.9% | 1982 | $1,638 | 62.3% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 48809 | 2.63 | 42.2 | 13.2% | 23.1% | 10.7% | 1966 | $909 | 17.8% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49512 | 2.23 | 37.4 | 6.0% | 55.9% | 6.9% | 1995 | $1,553 | 39.2% | 90.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49506 | 2.82 | 33.8 | 6.8% | 25.8% | 6.1% | 1950 | $1,624 | 67.5% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49525 | 2.51 | 39.4 | 9.1% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 1984 | $1,497 | 52.7% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49316 | 2.80 | 38.5 | 5.9% | 12.0% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,434 | 46.0% | 95.8% | 2.2% |
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 49331. 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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