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Grand Rapids, MI

City in Kent County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508 and more.

Population

198,535

Land area

44.8sq mi

People per sq mi

4,434

ZIP codes

7

Grand Rapids and its ZIP codes

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Grand Rapids at a glance

  • Grand Rapids is about 25 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • It is the 2nd most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • Households here earn a median of $69,108 a year, 5% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,500 (6% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,266 a month.

Local data for Grand Rapids, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Grand Rapids, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,108

Poverty rate

16.9%

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,266/mo

Homeownership

54.0%

Bachelor's or higher

41.6%

Median age

32.3

Average commute

19.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (26,720), Dutch Americans (22,583), Mexican Americans (19,836).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Grand Rapids.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 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

$7.39B

FY 2026, $11,238 per person

PPP loans

$581M

4,300 loans, 59,527 jobs reported

Kent County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Grand Rapids, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.7%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked4.2%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home13.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Grand Rapids, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

82° / 17°F

39.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Grand Rapids, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.4%

U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

ZIP codes in Grand Rapids

7 in or overlapping Grand Rapids. Population shown

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Cities near Grand Rapids

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East Grand RapidsCity3.3 mi2.9
WyomingCity4.2 mi24.7
WalkerCity4.8 mi24.6
GrandvilleCity5.7 mi7.2
Comstock ParkCensus-designated place6.2 mi3.9
KentwoodCity6.3 mi20.9
NorthviewCensus-designated place7.1 mi10.3
JenisonCensus-designated place8.2 mi5.9
CutlervilleCensus-designated place8.2 mi5.7
Forest HillsCensus-designated place9.3 mi49.3
Byron CenterCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.1
HudsonvilleCity12 mi4.1
CannonsburgCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
LamontCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
RockfordCity13 mi3.2
CaledoniaVillage14 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Grand Rapids, MI in?
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Grand Rapids, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Grand Rapids include 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508, 49546.
What is the population of Grand Rapids, MI?
About 198,535 people live in Grand Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Grand Rapids?
Nearby places include East Grand Rapids (3.3 mi), Wyoming (4.2 mi), Walker (4.8 mi), Grandville (5.7 mi), Comstock Park (6.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023