| ZIP Code | 49331 |
|---|---|
| City | Lowell |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 616 |
| Elevation | 754 ft |
| Latitude | 42.950189 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.351989 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.3% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,481 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 1,145 (10%) |
| Associates | 1,889 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,412 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,458 (39%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,443 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,109/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,208 |
| Vacant Units | 307 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,208 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 307 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 49331 is located in Lowell, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 17,419, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 49331 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,443 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49331 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $293,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,109 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 49331 is primarily White (87.96%). Residents are well-educated — 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49331 stands at 1.2%, which is well 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 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 49331 in Lowell, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,419 residents, a median household income of $92,443, and a median home value of $293,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.