| ZIP Code | 49509 |
|---|---|
| City | Wyoming |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 616 |
| Elevation | 689 ft |
| Latitude | 42.897764 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.693418 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 477 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,898 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 2,411 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 2,642 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,652 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,529 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,981 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,400 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $983/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,611 |
| Vacant Units | 420 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,611 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 420 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 49509 is located in Wyoming, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 28,133, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 49509 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,981 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49509 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $983 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 49509 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.2%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49509 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 49509 in Wyoming, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,133 residents, a median household income of $64,981, and a median home value of $183,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.