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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49424

Ottawa County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$389,939[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+37.3%
vs metro
+27.2%
vs state
+63.1%
ZIP 49424 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49424 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49424 is worth $389,939 — 27.2% above the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,870 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,870[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,065[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ottawa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
49,810[3]
Median household income
$85,478[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ottawa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+341[5]
Moved in
8,145
Moved out
7,804

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
16
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
4
  • West Ottawa High School Campus

    High · Grades 9–12 · West Ottawa Public School District

    2,185 students

  • Harbor Lights Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Ottawa Public School District

    856 students

  • Macatawa Bay Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Ottawa Public School District

    661 students

  • Eagle Crest Charter Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Eagle Crest Charter Academy

    580 students

  • Woodside Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · West Ottawa Public School District

    455 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$22,438

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,972
Loan principal$311,952
Down payment$77,988
Total interest paid$397,877

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.41
Monthly cost to own$2,635
Monthly rent$1,870

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
46th percentile[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49424?
The typical home in 49424 is worth $389,939, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49424?
Home values in 49424 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49424?
A typical home in 49424 rents for about $1,870 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 49424?
The effective property tax rate in 49424 is 1.0% — roughly $4,065 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49424?
ZIP code 49424 has a population of 49,810 and a median household income of $85,478.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Zeeland, MI

    Typical home
    $391,716
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Walker, MI

    Typical home
    $387,112
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Northview CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $386,352
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Grandville, MI

    Typical home
    $384,189
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Hickory Corners CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $380,443
    Gross yield
  • Nunica CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $380,403
    Gross yield

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