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Walker, MI
City in Kent County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49534, 49544.
Population
25,386
Land area
24.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,033
ZIP codes
2
Walker and its ZIP codes
Walker at a glance
- Walker is about 5.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $76,360 a year, 5% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,200 (27% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,202 a month.
Local data for Walker, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walker, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,360
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,202/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.6%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,777), Dutch Americans (4,160), Polish Americans (2,634).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Walker.
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
How people get to work
Walker, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walker, 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 Walker, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Walker
2 in or overlapping Walker. Population shown
Cities near Walker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandvilleCity | 4.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 4.8 mi | 44.8 |
| JenisonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.9 |
| WyomingCity | 6.4 mi | 24.7 |
| Comstock ParkCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.9 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.8 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 8.1 mi | 2.9 |
| HudsonvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 4.1 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 23.2 |
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 10.3 |
| CutlervilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| KentwoodCity | 11 mi | 20.9 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| SpartaVillage | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 49.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walker, MI in?
- Walker is in Kent County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Walker, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Walker include 49534, 49544.
- What is the population of Walker, MI?
- About 25,386 people live in Walker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walker?
- Nearby places include Grandville (4.7 mi), Grand Rapids (4.8 mi), Jenison (5.2 mi), Wyoming (6.4 mi), Comstock Park (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023