What to know about ZIP 49516
ZIP code 49516 covers ZIP 49516 with a population of about 2,998.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.8 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 49516 — 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
2,998
Density
N/A
Median income
$95,398
+27% vs US avg
Home value
$285,100
-18% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,274
+10% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 49516
Income and economy in ZIP 49516
Median household income in ZIP 49516 is about $95,398 — about 27% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.9%; unemployment rate near 2.5%; 70.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 36.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 12.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.5 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 49516
Median home value is about $285,100 — about 18% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,274 (about 10% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 62.6% (about 2.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 49516, a household would need roughly $78,000 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 $1,831. That sits below the local median household income ($95,398), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.