ZIP Code 49507 Demographics & Data

Insights on Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP Code 49507)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49507

The 49507 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 39,323. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $41,089, and approximately 24% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 49507 has a median age of approximately 28.9 years, with 10.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 73.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $16,919.

Population in 49507

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49507 is 39,323.

Grand Rapids, MI

The 49507 ZIP Code is associated with Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 49507

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49507 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49507

Sunrise: 7:50 am
Sunset: 5:10 pm
Sunrise in 49507 7:50 am
Sunrise in 49507 5:10 pm

Weather forecast for 49507

This Afternoon's forecast for 49507: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 49507

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49507 Good

Internet in 49507

About 86.2% of households in ZIP Code 49507 have a computer, while approximately 79.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49507

Females make up an estimated 51.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 49507, while males comprise about 48.6%.

Health Insurance in 49507

Approximately 14.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49507 (Grand Rapids, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49507

The median household income in ZIP Code 49507 is $41,089, while the region's mean household income is $51,129. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,919. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49507 of $16,919 is approximately 46.65% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 23.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately149.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 49507 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.9% of 49507 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.5%
$200,000 or more per year 0.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49507

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49507, 92.6% is one race, while 7.4% are two or more races. Approximately 35.8% of 49507 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49507 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (48.8%), followed by Black or African American (38.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49507. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49507

Industry Percent
White 48.8%
Black or African American 38.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 17.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49507

Residents of ZIP Code 49507 are younger than average. The median age of 28.9 years in ZIP Code 49507 is approximately 24.15% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.8% of the population in 49507 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 49507 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 11.1%
5 to 9 years 8.2%
10 to 14 years 8.7%
15 to 19 years 6.9%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 18.8%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 11.0%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 4.1%
65 to 74 years 4.6%
75 to 84 years 2.1%
85 years and over 0.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49507

In ZIP Code 49507, 69.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 28.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 49507

Language Spoken Percent
English only 69.2%
Spanish 28.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49507, an estimated 43.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kent County region.

Age of Housing in 49507

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 17.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 17.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 43.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507

In ZIP Code 49507, 73.7% of the population graduated high school, while 20.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 15.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49507

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 15.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.6%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree 6.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49507 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49507 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49507 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49507

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507. 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 49507

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49507 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49507 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.71% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.41% 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 49507. This visualizes electricity rates in 49507 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49507

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49507 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49507

Month ZIP Code 49507 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.38 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.61 3 6.31
Mar 4.82 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.25 5.13 7.3
May 5.59 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.97 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.03 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.95 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.18 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 49507. This visualizes solar power levels in 49507 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49507 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49507, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49507 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 improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49507. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49507

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 183
Credit reporting or credit repair services 134
Debt collection 25
Mortgage 10
Checking or savings account 8
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49507

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 147
Incorrect information on your report 80
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 51
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 37
Attempts to collect debt not owed 11
Other 53
* 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 49507. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49507

In 49507, 68.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.6 minutes. Approximately 21.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49507 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 49507 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49507. 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 49507

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5.4%
Construction 6.4%
Manufacturing 19.6%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Retail trade 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.8%
Other services, except public administration 3.1%
Public administration 1.4%

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.