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Population and households in ZIP 49343
Household size in ZIP 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49343 run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49343 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49343: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than 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 49343
Renters in ZIP 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.6% of households in ZIP 49343 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. ZIP 49343 has a lower share of renters than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 49343 than nationally: 11.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
ZIP 49343 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north 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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $694 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $825 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$130 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49343 costs $825 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $130 a month from 2006–10, a 19% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have lower 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 49343
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 49343: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 49343 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 49343 have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Grand Rapids area. The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 49343
| Period | ZIP 49343 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49343 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 39 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 49343 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 49343 | 2.49 | 44.2 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1989 | $825 | 15.2% | 91.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 49339 | 2.74 | 40.4 | 3.6% | 8.7% | 19.2% | 1985 | $899 | 20.0% | 93.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 49319 | 2.62 | 42.7 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 4.6% | 1990 | $1,101 | 23.1% | 93.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 49322 | 2.89 | 40.8 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 19.2% | 1965 | $1,090 | 17.5% | 85.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 49347 | 3.14 | 41.2 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 21.0% | 1968 | $923 | 15.6% | 88.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 49326 | 2.70 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 8.1% | 21.2% | 1984 | $1,154 | 26.0% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 49330 | 2.91 | 39.2 | 7.2% | 14.1% | 4.5% | 1982 | $1,095 | 16.8% | 89.0% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 49341 | 2.73 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 1994 | $1,367 | 51.1% | 97.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 49345 | 2.62 | 40.7 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 1978 | $985 | 29.6% | 92.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 48838 | 2.53 | 40.1 | 9.4% | 25.7% | 8.8% | 1979 | $1,086 | 21.1% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49327 | 2.69 | 39.6 | 8.4% | 16.3% | 11.0% | 1987 | $902 | 18.3% | 91.1% | 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 49343. 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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