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Household size in ZIP 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 49525 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.60, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the south 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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in ZIP 49525 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 49525 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The Grand Rapids area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, 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 49525
Renters in ZIP 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 49525 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in ZIP 49525 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 42 of the 475 Michigan ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 49525 was built around 1984, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Grand Rapids area, where the median home dates to 1978. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest 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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $865 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,066 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,497 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$632 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49525 costs $1,497 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Grand Rapids area as a whole ($1,285). Rent has climbed $632 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% 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 49525
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.6% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 49525 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast 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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 49525: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 42 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 49525
| Period | ZIP 49525 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 49525 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. 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 49525 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 49525 | 2.51 | 39.4 | 9.1% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 1984 | $1,497 | 52.7% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49505 | 2.33 | 35.9 | 14.1% | 34.3% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,388 | 41.4% | 95.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49306 | 2.78 | 44.1 | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 1994 | $1,253 | 50.4% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49321 | 2.51 | 37.4 | 13.6% | 34.6% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,271 | 30.0% | 91.5% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 49503 | 2.26 | 31.4 | 15.7% | 63.1% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,331 | 42.6% | 87.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 49544 | 2.35 | 36.2 | 10.8% | 42.3% | 2.1% | 1981 | $1,239 | 35.5% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 49506 | 2.82 | 33.8 | 6.8% | 25.8% | 6.1% | 1950 | $1,624 | 67.5% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 49504 | 2.35 | 34.7 | 11.7% | 43.1% | 9.3% | 1953 | $1,326 | 39.1% | 89.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 49507 | 3.02 | 31.8 | 20.1% | 38.2% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,209 | 26.8% | 77.9% | 6.6% |
| 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% |
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 49525. 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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