The 49512 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan in Kent County in the United States. The current population estimate is 18,170. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $53,017. The ZIP Code 49512 has a median age of approximately 32.7 years, with 16.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,117.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49512 is $53,017, while the region's mean household income is $72,183. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,117. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49512 of $31,117 is approximately 1.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 4.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 51.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 49512 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.0% of 49512 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49512, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.4% of 49512 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49512 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (64.2%), followed by Black or African American (29.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49512 are younger than average. The median age of 32.7 years in ZIP Code 49512 is approximately 14.17% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.9% of the population in 49512 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 49512 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 49512, 75.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes. Lastly, 6.2% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 75.9% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.2% |
| Other languages | 6.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49512, an estimated 28.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Kent County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 28.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 49512, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 38.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.6% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49512 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49512 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49512 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49512 | 13.71¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 19.53¢/kWh | 14.41¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49512 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.53 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.78 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.13 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.91 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49512, 71.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.7 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49512 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 49512 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.8% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |