ZIP Code 49525 Demographics & Data

Insights on Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP Code 49525)

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 49525

The 49525 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 30,019. The median household income is approximately $70,666, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 49525 has a median age of approximately 39.0 years, with 19.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 96.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $40,823.

Population in 49525

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49525 is 30,019.

Grand Rapids, MI

The 49525 ZIP Code is associated with Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 49525

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49525 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49525

Sunrise: 7:50 am
Sunset: 5:10 pm
Sunrise in 49525 7:50 am
Sunrise in 49525 5:10 pm

Weather forecast for 49525

This Afternoon's forecast for 49525: Mostly cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 49525

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49525 Good

Internet in 49525

About 93.5% of households in ZIP Code 49525 have a computer, while approximately 90.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49525

Females make up an estimated 52.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 49525, while males comprise about 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 49525

Approximately 4.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49525 (Grand Rapids, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49525

The median household income in ZIP Code 49525 is $70,666, while the region's mean household income is $103,642. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,823. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49525 of $40,823 is approximately 28.73% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.3% of the population in 49525 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.7% of 49525 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.2%
$200,000 or more per year 8.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49525

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49525, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 49525 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49525 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.0%), followed by Black or African American (5.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49525. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49525

Industry Percent
White 93.0%
Black or African American 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49525

Residents of ZIP Code 49525 are older than average. The median age of 39.0 years in ZIP Code 49525 is approximately 2.36% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 49525 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 49525 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.3%
5 to 9 years 7.0%
10 to 14 years 7.1%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 5.5%
25 to 34 years 14.0%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 8.9%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49525

In ZIP Code 49525, 94.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 49525

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.0%
Spanish 2.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.6%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49525, an estimated 19.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kent County region.

Age of Housing in 49525

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525

In ZIP Code 49525, 96.6% of the population graduated high school, while 44.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.4% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49525

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.4%
Some college, no degree 21.6%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 27.9%
Graduate or professional degree 16.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49525 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49525 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49525 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49525

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49525. 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 49525. 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 49525

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49525 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49525 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.2% 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 49525. This visualizes electricity rates in 49525 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49525

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49525 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 49525

Month ZIP Code 49525 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.64 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.68 3 6.31
Mar 4.91 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.38 5.13 7.3
May 5.86 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.03 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.11 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.58 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.02 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.87 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.2 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 49525. This visualizes solar power levels in 49525 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49525 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49525, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 49525 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 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 49525. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49525

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 64
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 60
Debt collection 22
Mortgage 15
Checking or savings account 10
Other 17
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49525

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 58
Improper use of your report 31
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 24
Written notification about debt 12
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 11
Other 52
* 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 49525. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49525

In 49525, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.4 minutes. Approximately 28.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49525 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 49525 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 49525. 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 49525

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 4.1%
Manufacturing 14.7%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.0%
Other services, except public administration 6.6%
Public administration 2.2%

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.