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Grand Rapids city, MI

ZIP 49503 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49503

49503 has a population of 37,874 with a median age of 30.9 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Black
13.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
18.7%-0% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.3%-21% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.1%+17% vs US avg
x
65+
10.6%-35% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.2%+10% vs US avg
x
High school
19.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.2%-37% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.2%+63% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.9%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.3%+94% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+162% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.6%+118% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
59.1%+919% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanDutchIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49503

Poverty Rate
22.3%+94% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+162% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.6%+118% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.3%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
59.1%+919% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,874
Median age30.9
Poverty rate22.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.4%
Hispanic18.7%
Black13.8%
Asian2.8%
Foreign-born36.5%