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Forest Hills, MI
Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49301, 49546.
Population
28,695
Land area
49.3sq mi
People per sq mi
582
ZIP codes
2
Forest Hills and its ZIP codes
Forest Hills at a glance
- Forest Hills is about 3.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $158,005, about 2.2 times the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $498,500 (about 2.2 times the Michigan figure) and median rent is $1,958 a month.
Local data for Forest Hills, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forest Hills, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$158,005
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$498,500
Median rent
$1,958/mo
Homeownership
94.0%
Bachelor's or higher
70.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,066), Dutch Americans (4,397), Irish Americans (3,454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Forest Hills.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,799
417,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.4B
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
PPP loans
$252M
2,088 loans, 25,977 jobs reported
How people get to work
Forest Hills, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest Hills, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
555
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest Hills, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.4%
U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Forest Hills
2 in or overlapping Forest Hills. Population shown
Cities near Forest Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KentwoodCity | 5.9 mi | 20.9 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 6.1 mi | 2.9 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LowellCity | 7.4 mi | 2.9 |
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 10.3 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 9.3 mi | 44.8 |
| WyomingCity | 11 mi | 24.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Comstock ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| CutlervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| RockfordCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| WalkerCity | 14 mi | 24.6 |
| GrandvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| SaranacVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest Hills, MI in?
- Forest Hills is in Kent County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Forest Hills, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Forest Hills include 49301, 49546.
- What is the population of Forest Hills, MI?
- About 28,695 people live in Forest Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest Hills?
- Nearby places include Kentwood (5.9 mi), East Grand Rapids (6.1 mi), Cannonsburg (6.9 mi), Lowell (7.4 mi), Northview (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023