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ZIP Code 49503
Grand Rapids, MI, Kent County
Population
39,489
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,440
City
Grand Rapids
ZIP 49503 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49503 at a glance
- ZIP 49503 (Grand Rapids) is about 31 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,661 a year, 11% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,900 (4% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,301 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49503
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools20
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices1
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants239
- Affordable Housing8
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49503, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,661
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$241,900
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,301/mo
Homeownership
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
44.8%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
18.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,717
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
52,626
$3.79B annual payroll
PPP loans
$282M
1,725 loans
Campaign donations
$7.04M
2% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49503, 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 ZIP 49503, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 49503
ZIP codes near 49503
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 49507Grand Rapids | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| 49504Grand Rapids | 2.8 mi | 11.1 |
| 49506East Grand Rapids | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| 49505Grand Rapids | 3.2 mi | 8.8 |
| 49509Wyoming | 4.1 mi | 7.3 |
| 49519Wyoming | 4.7 mi | 8 |
| 49548Kentwood | 6.1 mi | 10.8 |
| 49508Kentwood | 6.2 mi | 11.8 |
| 49525Northview | 6.3 mi | 23.4 |
| 49546Forest Hills | 6.5 mi | 17.9 |
| 49418Grandville | 7 mi | 19 |
| 49534Walker | 7.4 mi | 35.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49503?
- ZIP code 49503 is in Grand Rapids, MI (Kent County).
- What county is ZIP code 49503 in?
- ZIP code 49503 is mostly in Kent County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49503?
- About 39,489 people live in the 49503 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.