City

Kent City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥5,619Population
💰$74,484Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$253,200Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 0%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic10.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,431 (42%)
Some College387 (11.4%)
Associates611 (17.9%)
Bachelors315 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree621 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,484 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$253,200 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,027/mo
Total Housing Units2,055
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Kent City, MI

Kent City is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,619 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Kent City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,484 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kent City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,027 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kent City is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.04%).

Kent City, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Kent City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49330 5,619 $74,484 $253,200 $1,027 10.9% 27.5% 83.3%