| ZIP Code | 49306 |
|---|---|
| City | Belmont |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 616 |
| Elevation | 784 ft |
| Latitude | 43.074829 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.565582 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,615 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 528 (7%) |
| Associates | 1,200 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 568 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,538 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,618 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $340,700 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,068/mo ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,207 |
| Vacant Units | 52 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,207 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 52 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 49306 is located in Belmont, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 10,806, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 49306 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,618 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49306 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $340,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,068 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 49306 is primarily White (86.61%). Residents are well-educated — 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49306 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 49306 in Belmont, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,806 residents, a median household income of $104,618, and a median home value of $340,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.