What to know about ZIP 49422
ZIP code 49422 covers ZIP 49422 with a population of about 3,556.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 20.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the GRAND RAPIDS - KALMZOO - B. CRK media market.
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ZIP Code 49422 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,556
Density
N/A
Median income
$77,204
+3% vs US avg
Home value
$277,800
-20% vs US avg
Median rent
$993
-15% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 49422
Income and economy in ZIP 49422
Median household income in ZIP 49422 is about $77,204 — about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.4%; unemployment rate near 6.8%; 53.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Education, and Retail trade; about 8.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 49422
Median home value is about $277,800 — about 20% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $993 (about 15% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 21.7% (about 43.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 49422, a household would need roughly $76,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,785. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($77,204). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.