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Population and households in ZIP 49512
Household size in ZIP 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49512 are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.3 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
ZIP 49512 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 32.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in ZIP 49512, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 49512 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan ZIP codes.
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 49512
Renters in ZIP 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.0% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 49512: 55.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 45.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher 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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 49512: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Grand Rapids area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, 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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 49512 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,071 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,553 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$751 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49512 costs $1,553 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Grand Rapids area ($1,285). Rents are up $751 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.2% 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 49512
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.2% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 49512 (39.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 49512 have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Grand Rapids area overall (92.2%). The share with a diploma has fallen 2.9 points since 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 49512
| Period | ZIP 49512 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 49512 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 49512 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 49512 | 2.23 | 37.4 | 6.0% | 55.9% | 6.9% | 1995 | $1,553 | 39.2% | 90.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49508 | 2.87 | 36.4 | 13.0% | 38.4% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,341 | 35.7% | 88.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 49546 | 2.57 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 31.5% | 4.9% | 1982 | $1,638 | 62.3% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 49548 | 2.78 | 34.4 | 17.9% | 27.6% | 5.6% | 1973 | $1,284 | 19.1% | 83.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 49506 | 2.82 | 33.8 | 6.8% | 25.8% | 6.1% | 1950 | $1,624 | 67.5% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49316 | 2.80 | 38.5 | 5.9% | 12.0% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,434 | 46.0% | 95.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 49507 | 3.02 | 31.8 | 20.1% | 38.2% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,209 | 26.8% | 77.9% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 49509 | 2.72 | 34.7 | 14.1% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 1961 | $1,120 | 17.7% | 86.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 49301 | 2.88 | 41.6 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1990 | $2,043 | 69.4% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 49503 | 2.26 | 31.4 | 15.7% | 63.1% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,331 | 42.6% | 87.6% | 5.8% |
| 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 49512. 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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