| ZIP Code | 49315 |
|---|---|
| City | Byron Center |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 616 |
| Elevation | 729 ft |
| Latitude | 42.80363 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.741985 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.7% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 191 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,982 (24.3%) |
| Some College | 1,317 (8%) |
| Associates | 1,790 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,930 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,210 (43.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,358 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,600 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,297/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,527 |
| Vacant Units | 386 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,527 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 386 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 49315 is located in Byron Center, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 26,123, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 49315 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,358 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49315 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $357,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,297 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 49315 is primarily White (88.80%). Residents are well-educated — 55.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49315 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 49315 in Byron Center, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,123 residents, a median household income of $111,358, and a median home value of $357,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.