ZIP Code 49544 Demographics & Data

Insights on Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP Code 49544)

Michigan

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 49544

The 49544 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 10,341. Median househould income is approximately $61,577, and an estimated 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 49544 has a median age of approximately 33.3 years, with 17.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,667.

Population in 49544

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49544 is 10,341.

Grand Rapids, MI

The 49544 ZIP Code is associated with Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 49544

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49544 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49544

Sunrise: 7:50 am
Sunset: 5:10 pm
Sunrise in 49544 7:50 am
Sunrise in 49544 5:10 pm

Weather forecast for 49544

This Afternoon's forecast for 49544: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 49544

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49544 Good

Internet in 49544

About 93.4% of households in ZIP Code 49544 have a computer, while approximately 86.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49544

Females make up an estimated 53.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 49544, while males comprise about 46.8%.

Health Insurance in 49544

Approximately 6.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49544 (Grand Rapids, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49544

The median household income in ZIP Code 49544 is $61,577, while the region's mean household income is $70,608. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,667. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49544 of $28,667 is approximately 9.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 7.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 23.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 49544 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.9% of 49544 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.4%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49544

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49544, 95.7% is one race, while 4.3% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 49544 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49544 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49544. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49544

Industry Percent
White 91.2%
Black or African American 7.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49544

Residents of ZIP Code 49544 are younger than average. The median age of 33.3 years in ZIP Code 49544 is approximately 12.6% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 49544 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 49544 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 4.7%
20 to 24 years 10.8%
25 to 34 years 19.2%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 10.1%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 7.6%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 1.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49544

In ZIP Code 49544, 96.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 49544

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.1%
Spanish 1.2%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.3%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49544, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kent County region.

Age of Housing in 49544

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544

In ZIP Code 49544, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 24.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.8% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49544

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.8%
Some college, no degree 32.3%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 18.8%
Graduate or professional degree 6.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49544 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49544 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49544 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49544

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544. 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 49544

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49544 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49544 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.32% 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 49544. This visualizes electricity rates in 49544 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49544

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49544 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 49544

Month ZIP Code 49544 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.23 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.41 3 6.31
Mar 4.64 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.35 5.13 7.3
May 5.71 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.75 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.2 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.79 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.89 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.19 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 49544. This visualizes solar power levels in 49544 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49544 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49544, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49544 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 problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49544. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49544

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 15
Credit reporting or credit repair services 7
Debt collection 3
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49544

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 12
Incorrect information on your report 5
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 5
False statements or representation 2
Fraud or scam 1
Other 3
* 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 49544. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49544

In 49544, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.3 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49544 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 49544 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49544. 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 49544

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.5%
Construction 5.0%
Manufacturing 18.5%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Retail trade 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.7%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 1.9%

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.