Data Profile of ZIP Code 49503

Insights on Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP Code 49503)

Michigan

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49503

The 49503 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 37,250. Median househould income is at $47,844, with an estimated 18% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 49503 has a median age of approximately 30.0 years, with 9.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 85.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,589.

Population in 49503

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49503 is 37,250.

Grand Rapids, MI

The 49503 ZIP Code is associated with Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County.

Area Codes associated with 49503

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49503 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49503

Sunrise: 6:21 am
Sunset: 8:56 pm
Sunrise in 49503 6:21 am
Sunrise in 49503 8:56 pm

Weather forecast for 49503

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 49503

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49503 Good

Internet in 49503

About 91.2% of households in ZIP Code 49503 have a computer, while approximately 82.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49503

Females make up an estimated 48.1% of the overall population in ZIP Code 49503, while males comprise about 51.9%.

Health Insurance in 49503

Approximately 12.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49503 (Grand Rapids, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49503

The median household income in ZIP Code 49503 is $47,844, while the region's mean household income is $68,951. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,589. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49503 of $30,589 is approximately 3.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 17.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately84.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 49503 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.0% of 49503 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49503

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.0%
$200,000 or more per year 4.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49503

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49503, 93.2% is one race, while 6.8% are two or more races. Approximately 21.1% of 49503 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49503 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.8%), followed by Black or African American (18.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49503

Industry Percent
White 76.8%
Black or African American 18.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 7.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49503

Residents of ZIP Code 49503 are younger than average. The median age of 30.0 years in ZIP Code 49503 is approximately 21.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.4% of the population in 49503 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 49503 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49503

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 4.9%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 11.5%
25 to 34 years 28.4%
35 to 44 years 12.0%
45 to 54 years 9.5%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 4.1%
65 to 74 years 5.0%
75 to 84 years 1.5%
85 years and over 0.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49503

In ZIP Code 49503, 81.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kent County region.

Language Spoken in 49503

Language Spoken Percent
English only 81.1%
Spanish 15.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49503

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49503, an estimated 56.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kent County region.

Age of Housing in 49503

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 56.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49503

In ZIP Code 49503, 85.7% of the population graduated high school, while 43.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.1% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49503

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.1%
Some college, no degree 17.7%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 29.0%
Graduate or professional degree 14.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49503

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49503 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49503 is high blood pressure, as approximately 26.6% of adults 18 and older in this Kent County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49503

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 18.9%
High blood pressure 26.6%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 4.6%
Current asthma 11.4%
Coronary heart disease 4.3%
Diagnosed diabetes 8.7%
High cholesterol 30.2%
Chronic kidney disease 2.5%
Stroke 2.4%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49503

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49503 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.3% of those 18 and above in 49503 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49503 include obesity (33.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.1% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 49503

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.7%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 69.6%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 71.4%
Cholesterol screening 78.3%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 64.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49503

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 18.8%
Current smoking 16.0%
No leisure-time physical activity 23.4%
Obesity 33.1%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 33.1%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49503

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49503 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes electricity rates in 49503 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49503

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49503 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 18.57¢/kWh 13.73¢/kWh 8.02¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49503

Month ZIP Code 49503 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.58 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.44 3 6.31
Mar 5.2 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.27 5.13 7.3
May 5.83 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.03 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.89 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.94 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.98 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes solar power levels in 49503 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49503

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49503, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 49503 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kent County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49503

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 68
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 57
Debt collection 22
Checking or savings account 19
Student loan 10
Other 28
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49503

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 47
Improper use of your report 41
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 21
Attempts to collect debt not owed 13
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 13
Other 69
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49503

In 49503, 72.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.3 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49503 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 49503 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49503. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49503

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.3%
Construction 3.8%
Manufacturing 18.0%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 2.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.6%
Other services, except public administration 4.5%
Public administration 1.9%

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.