| ZIP Code | 49302 |
|---|---|
| City | Alto |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 269/616 |
| Elevation | 800 ft |
| Latitude | 42.821539 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.402238 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.20 |
| Below Poverty | 2.8% ▼ 72% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,298 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 580 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 694 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 640 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,636 (45%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,264 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $387,100 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,056/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,096 |
| Vacant Units | 99 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,096 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 99 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
ZIP code 49302 is located in Alto, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 9,657, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 49302 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,264 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49302 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $387,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,056 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 49302 is primarily White (95.01%). Residents are well-educated — 56.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.8%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49302 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49302 in Alto, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,657 residents, a median household income of $125,264, and a median home value of $387,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.