| ZIP Code | 49519 |
|---|---|
| City | Wyoming |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 616 |
| Elevation | 651 ft |
| Latitude | 42.895765 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.71951 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 336 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,654 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 2,719 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 2,799 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,956 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,254 (29.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,373 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,300 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,176/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,693 |
| Vacant Units | 565 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,693 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 565 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 49519 is located in Wyoming, Michigan, within Kent County. With a population of 28,308, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.3 years. Economically, 49519 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,373 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49519 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,176 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.4%) and renters (43.6%). Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 49519 is majority White (66.38%). Residents are well-educated — 40.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49519 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49519 in Wyoming, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 28,308 residents, a median household income of $75,373, and a median home value of $220,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.