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Population and households in ZIP 49534
Household size in ZIP 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 49534 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.57, in line with the national trend. 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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 49534 are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Grand Rapids area as a whole, where the median age is 38.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, 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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 49534: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.8 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 49534
Renters in ZIP 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 49534 rent their homes (26.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than four in ten owners (44.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 49534: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Grand Rapids area. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 49534 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $836 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,394 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$540 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 49534 costs $1,394 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Grand Rapids area overall ($1,285). Rent has climbed $540 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.5% 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 49534
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 49534 as nationally: 36.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 49534: 95.7% 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 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 49534
| Period | ZIP 49534 | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 49534 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 49534 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 49534 | 2.53 | 40.5 | 7.7% | 26.3% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,394 | 36.8% | 95.7% | 2.9% |
| 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 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 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% |
| ZIP 49509 | 2.72 | 34.7 | 14.1% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 1961 | $1,120 | 17.7% | 86.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 49418 | 2.48 | 38.1 | 9.7% | 29.2% | 5.9% | 1989 | $1,416 | 42.5% | 95.3% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 49505 | 2.33 | 35.9 | 14.1% | 34.3% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,388 | 41.4% | 95.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 49507 | 3.02 | 31.8 | 20.1% | 38.2% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,209 | 26.8% | 77.9% | 6.6% |
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 49534. 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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