| ZIP Code | 49316 |
|---|---|
| City | Caledonia |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 269/616 |
| Elevation | 805 ft |
| Latitude | 42.793767 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.550467 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 220 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,511 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 1,455 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 2,379 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,784 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,588 (44.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,548 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $338,800 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,299/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,673 |
| Vacant Units | 227 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,673 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 227 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 49316 is located in Caledonia, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 26,060, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 49316 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,548 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49316 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $338,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,299 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 49316 is primarily White (82.09%). Residents are well-educated — 55.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49316 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 49316 in Caledonia, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,060 residents, a median household income of $101,548, and a median home value of $338,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.