City

Ada, MI

4 ZIP codes  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥20,492Population
💰$173,008Median HH Income▲ 127% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$510,000Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓77.7%College Grads▲ 100% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 4.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.7%
Asian4.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads77.7% ▲ 100% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,127 (8.4%)
Some College650 (4.9%)
Associates1,133 (8.5%)
Bachelors995 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree9,378 (70.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 8.4%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 70.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad8.4%
Some College4.9%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate70.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.8%Renter: 5.2%Tenure
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$173,008 ▲ 127% above avg
Median Home Value$510,000 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,074/mo
Total Housing Units7,383
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Ada, MI

Ada is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,492 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Ada is a affluent community. The median household income of $173,008 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ada is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $510,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,074 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ada is highly educated. 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (85.74%).

Ada, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49301 20,492 $173,008 $510,000 $2,074 1.6% 77.7% 94.8%