ZIP Code 49508 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49508

The 49508 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 39,571. Median househould income in this region is $57,404, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 49508 has a median age of approximately 34.8 years, with 17.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 88.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,939.

Population in 49508

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49508 is 39,571.

Grand Rapids, MI

The 49508 ZIP Code is associated with Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 49508

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49508 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49508

Sunrise: 7:57 am
Sunset: 5:08 pm
Sunrise in 49508 7:57 am
Sunrise in 49508 5:08 pm

Weather forecast for 49508

Tonight's forecast for 49508: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 49508

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 49508 Fair

Internet in 49508

About 92.3% of households in ZIP Code 49508 have a computer, while approximately 84.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49508

Females make up an estimated 51.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 49508, while males comprise about 48.1%.

Health Insurance in 49508

Approximately 7.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49508 (Grand Rapids, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49508

The median household income in ZIP Code 49508 is $57,404, while the region's mean household income is $66,944. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,939. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49508 of $25,939 is approximately 18.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 7.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 21.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.7% of the population in 49508 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.1% of 49508 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49508. 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 49508

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 23.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.8%
$200,000 or more per year 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49508

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49508, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 49508 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49508 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.0%), followed by Black or African American (28.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 49508

Industry Percent
White 63.0%
Black or African American 28.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 10.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49508

Residents of ZIP Code 49508 are younger than average. The median age of 34.8 years in ZIP Code 49508 is approximately 8.66% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 49508 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 49508 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49508. 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 49508

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.8%
5 to 9 years 7.6%
10 to 14 years 6.0%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 5.8%
25 to 34 years 16.4%
35 to 44 years 12.2%
45 to 54 years 10.5%
55 to 59 years 6.3%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 7.6%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49508

In ZIP Code 49508, 80.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.9% of homes. Lastly, 2.7% 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 49508

Language Spoken Percent
English only 80.1%
Spanish 4.2%
Other Indo-European languages 6.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 6.9%
Other languages 2.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49508

The median home value in ZIP Code 49508 in July 2024 comes in at $326,201. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $316,382 median value in February 2024, and 6% higher than the $308,690 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49508, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kent County region.

Home Values in 49508

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $326,201
Jun 2024 $325,500
May 2024 $324,247
Apr 2024 $321,871
Mar 2024 $318,995
Feb 2024 $316,382
Jan 2024 $314,485
Dec 2023 $313,217
Nov 2023 $312,149
Oct 2023 $311,324
Sep 2023 $310,155
Aug 2023 $308,690

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 49508

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49508. 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 49508

In ZIP Code 49508, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.5% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49508

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.5%
Some college, no degree 22.0%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 22.5%
Graduate or professional degree 9.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49508. 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 49508 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49508. 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 49508

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49508 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49508 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49508 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49508

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49508. 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 49508. 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 49508

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49508 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49508 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 49508. This visualizes electricity rates in 49508 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49508

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49508 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 49508

Month ZIP Code 49508 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.35 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.47 3 6.31
Mar 4.86 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.27 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.99 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.1 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.86 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.43 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.15 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 49508. This visualizes solar power levels in 49508 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49508 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49508, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49508 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 49508. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49508

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 268
Credit reporting or credit repair services 110
Debt collection 45
Checking or savings account 24
Credit card 16
Other 34
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49508

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 196
Improper use of your report 87
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 64
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 29
Attempts to collect debt not owed 21
Other 100
* 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 49508. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49508

In 49508, 66.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.6 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49508 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 49508 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 49508. 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 49508

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 2.9%
Manufacturing 21.3%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 1.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.7%
Other services, except public administration 6.1%
Public administration 1.7%

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.