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Northview, MI
Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49525.
Population
15,268
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,483
ZIP codes
1
Northview and its ZIP codes
Northview at a glance
- Northview is about 8.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 72nd most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $85,403 a year, 17% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,300 (25% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,247 a month.
Local data for Northview, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northview, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,403
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,247/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,868), Irish Americans (2,400), Dutch Americans (2,003).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Northview.
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
$7.4B
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
How people get to work
Northview, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northview, 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
82° / 17°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northview, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Northview
1 in or overlapping Northview. Population shown
Cities near Northview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Comstock ParkCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.9 |
| RockfordCity | 5.9 mi | 3.2 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 6.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 7.1 mi | 44.8 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 49.3 |
| SpartaVillage | 9.3 mi | 2.5 |
| WalkerCity | 9.8 mi | 24.6 |
| KentwoodCity | 10 mi | 20.9 |
| WyomingCity | 11 mi | 24.7 |
| Cedar SpringsCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| GrandvilleCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Kent CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| JenisonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| LowellCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| CutlervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northview, MI in?
- Northview is in Kent County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Northview, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northview include 49525.
- What is the population of Northview, MI?
- About 15,268 people live in Northview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northview?
- Nearby places include Comstock Park (4 mi), Rockford (5.9 mi), Cannonsburg (6.7 mi), East Grand Rapids (6.8 mi), Grand Rapids (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023