City

Lowell, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥17,419Population
💰$92,443Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$293,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.2%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,481 (21.7%)
Some College1,145 (10%)
Associates1,889 (16.5%)
Bachelors1,412 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree4,458 (39%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 10%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 39%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College10.0%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate39.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,443 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$293,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,109/mo
Total Housing Units7,208
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Lowell, MI

Lowell is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,419 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Lowell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,443 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lowell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,109 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lowell is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.96%).

Lowell, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Lowell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49331 17,419 $92,443 $293,600 $1,109 1.2% 51.3% 85.3%