ZIP Code 49506 Demographics & Data

Insights on Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP Code 49506)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49506

The 49506 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 34,528. The median household income is at $82,982, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 49506 has a median age of approximately 34.0 years, with 16.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,834.

Population in 49506

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49506 is 34,528.

Grand Rapids, MI

The 49506 ZIP Code is associated with Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 49506

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49506 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49506

Sunrise: 7:45 am
Sunset: 5:12 pm
Sunrise in 49506 7:45 am
Sunrise in 49506 5:12 pm

Weather forecast for 49506

Today's forecast for 49506: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 49506

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 49506 Fair

Internet in 49506

About 94.4% of households in ZIP Code 49506 have a computer, while approximately 90.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49506

Females make up an estimated 51.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 49506, while males comprise about 48.2%.

Health Insurance in 49506

Approximately 4.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49506 (Grand Rapids, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49506

The median household income in ZIP Code 49506 is $82,982, while the region's mean household income is $118,262. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,834. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49506 of $43,834 is approximately 38.22% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 49506 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.7% of 49506 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49506

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.9%
$200,000 or more per year 13.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49506

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49506, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 49506 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49506 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.0%), followed by Black or African American (15.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 49506

Industry Percent
White 83.0%
Black or African American 15.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49506

Residents of ZIP Code 49506 are younger than average. The median age of 34.0 years in ZIP Code 49506 is approximately 10.76% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 49506 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 49506 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49506

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 6.7%
15 to 19 years 7.7%
20 to 24 years 9.5%
25 to 34 years 15.4%
35 to 44 years 12.5%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49506

In ZIP Code 49506, 91.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kent County region.

Language Spoken in 49506

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.4%
Spanish 3.2%
Other Indo-European languages 2.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.0%
Other languages 2.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49506

The median home value in ZIP Code 49506 in July 2024 comes in at $415,083. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $402,656 median value in February 2024, and 6% higher than the $391,679 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49506, an estimated 36.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kent County region.

Home Values in 49506

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $415,083
Jun 2024 $414,528
May 2024 $413,234
Apr 2024 $410,117
Mar 2024 $406,358
Feb 2024 $402,656
Jan 2024 $400,242
Dec 2023 $398,573
Nov 2023 $397,041
Oct 2023 $395,773
Sep 2023 $393,814
Aug 2023 $391,679

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 49506

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 21.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 36.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49506

In ZIP Code 49506, 94.7% of the population graduated high school, while 63.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 10.8% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49506

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10.8%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 36.3%
Graduate or professional degree 26.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49506 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49506

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49506 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49506 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49506 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49506

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49506

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49506 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49506 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.49 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.87% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes electricity rates in 49506 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49506

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49506 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49506

Month ZIP Code 49506 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.37 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.66 3 6.31
Mar 4.82 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.3 5.13 7.3
May 5.35 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.97 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.12 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.47 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.87 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.92 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.23 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes solar power levels in 49506 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49506 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49506, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49506 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kent County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49506

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 66
Credit reporting or credit repair services 54
Debt collection 13
Checking or savings account 12
Mortgage 11
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49506

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 53
Improper use of your report 44
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 16
Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
Other 44
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49506

In 49506, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.9 minutes. Approximately 32.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49506 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 49506 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49506. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49506

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 2.8%
Manufacturing 11.8%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.1%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 1.8%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.