49507 Zip Code Profile

49507 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The population is racially diverse, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($96,100) is lower than in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $45,490/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49507 is $39,210.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49507 earn an average of $28,284/year. Women earn only $21,804/year.

15,760 people in 49507 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49507? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.5 minutes.

The median age here is 28 . There are 17,269 men and 18,190 women. The median age for men is 27 while for women the median age is 30.

To give you a sense of the community, 19,246 people (out of the 35,459 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,102 homes, and 658 businesses every day. 330 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49507 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Marseille, France!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 682 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:35,459
• White Population:14,383
• Black Population:15,619
• Hispanic Population:9,813
• Asian Population:486
• Hawaiian Population:76
• Indian Population:696
• Male Population:17,269
• Female Population:18,190
• Median Age:28
• Median Age of Males:27
• Median Age of Females:30

• Geography

• Region:Midwest
• Division:East North Central
• State:Michigan
• CSA Name:Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:Grand Rapids-Wyoming MI
• County:Kent
• City: Grand Rapids
• Longitude:-85.7
• Latitude:42.9
• Elevation:682 feet above sea levele
• Area code:616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:15,307
• Drive alone:11,786
• Carpool:2,546
• Public transit:483
• Ride bikes or walk:330


• Average commute time:20.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5:292
•    5 - 9:1,524
•    10 - 14:2,585
•    15 - 19:3,866
•    20 - 24:2,973
•    25 - 29:970
•    30 - 34:1,727
•    35 - 39:51
•    40 - 44:172
•    45 - 59:588
•    60 - 89:385
•    90 plus:174

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$96,100
• Average Annual Household Income:$33,880
• Businesses:407
• Employees:6,647
• Annual Payroll:$261,788,000
• Average Family Income:$45,490
• Median Family Income:$36,520
• Average Income for Men:$28,284
• Average Income for Women:$21,804

• The Politics

• Congressional District:03
• Congressional District Land Area:1854.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Justin Amash (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:081
• State FIPS Code:26

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Primary Schools

Alexander School

1010 Alexander Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2213

Brookside School

2505 Madison Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2242

Buchanan School

1775 Buchanan Avenue Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2252

Burton Elementary School

2133 Buchanan Avenue Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2262

Campau Park School

50 Antoine Street Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2290

Dickinson School

448 Dickinson Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2505

Jefferson Elementary

1356 Jefferson Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2666

Madison Park Elementary School

851 Madison Avenue Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2785

New Branches School

256 Alger Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 243-4763

Middle Schools

Alger Middle School

944 Evergreen St. Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2074

Burton Middle School

2133 Buchanan Avenue Sw

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2269

Other Schools

Kentfields Community School

811 Jefferson Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2301

Park School

1150 Adams Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2935

Other Schools

Alger School

921 Alger Street Se

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 819-2222