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Population and households in ZIP 49401
Household size in ZIP 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49401 average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.96 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.3 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.1 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.3 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49401 is young: half of its residents are under 26.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 23.7, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 49401 than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Grand Rapids area. The single-parent share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 49401
Renters in ZIP 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.5% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 49401 than nationally: 43.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. More than half of owners (55.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 49401: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Grand Rapids area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 13.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 49401 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest. Only one other Michigan ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $840 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $942 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 49401 pays $1,164 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $406 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 49401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 49401: 49.3% 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 16.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 49401 have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Grand Rapids area overall (92.2%). The share with a diploma is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 49401
| Period | ZIP 49401 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49401 runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. ZIP 49401 has higher unemployment than at least four in five Michigan ZIP codes. 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 49401 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 49401 | 2.79 | 26.3 | 9.8% | 43.2% | 6.8% | 2002 | $1,164 | 49.3% | 89.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 49435 | 2.92 | 37.5 | 4.4% | 16.4% | 8.7% | 1979 | $1,283 | 31.9% | 95.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 49428 | 2.88 | 37.6 | 6.9% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,634 | 43.2% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49404 | 2.81 | 36.3 | 9.3% | 20.4% | 3.6% | 1983 | $994 | 28.0% | 93.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 49426 | 2.97 | 35.7 | 5.2% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1995 | $1,367 | 46.8% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 49534 | 2.53 | 40.5 | 7.7% | 26.3% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,394 | 36.8% | 95.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 49418 | 2.48 | 38.1 | 9.7% | 29.2% | 5.9% | 1989 | $1,416 | 42.5% | 95.3% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 49464 | 2.80 | 39.6 | 6.7% | 13.3% | 4.1% | 1988 | $1,215 | 35.1% | 94.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 49504 | 2.35 | 34.7 | 11.7% | 43.1% | 9.3% | 1953 | $1,326 | 39.1% | 89.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49544 | 2.35 | 36.2 | 10.8% | 42.3% | 2.1% | 1981 | $1,239 | 35.5% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49519 | 2.67 | 34.3 | 11.6% | 41.9% | 8.0% | 1973 | $1,260 | 29.4% | 89.9% | 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 49401. 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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