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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49456

Ottawa County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$420,301[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.2%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+48.0%
vs metro
+37.1%
vs state
+75.8%
ZIP 49456 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49456 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49456 is worth $420,301 — 37.1% above the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,806 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,806[2]
Gross yield
5.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,751[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
19,931[3]
Median household income
$92,672[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
9
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
2
  • Spring Lake High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Spring Lake Public Schools

    793 students

  • West MI Academy of Arts and Academics

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · West MI Academy of Arts and Academics

    423 students

  • Holmes Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Spring Lake Public Schools

    420 students

  • Jeffers Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Spring Lake Public Schools

    368 students

  • Spring Lake Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Spring Lake Public Schools

    366 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 yield5.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$21,667

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$2,125
Loan principal$336,241
Down payment$84,060
Total interest paid$428,857

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 ratio1.59
Monthly cost to own$2,871
Monthly rent$1,806

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
65th percentile[1]
Rental yield
17th percentile[2]
Property tax
90th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49456?
The typical home in 49456 is worth $420,301, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49456?
Home values in 49456 are up 7.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49456?
A typical home in 49456 rents for about $1,806 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 49456?
The effective property tax rate in 49456 is 1.1% — roughly $4,751 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49456?
ZIP code 49456 has a population of 19,931 and a median household income of $92,672.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lamont CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $423,101
    Gross yield
  • Allendale CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $415,170
    Gross yield
  • Hudsonville, MI

    Typical home
    $427,070
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Lowell, MI

    Typical home
    $408,047
    Gross yield
  • Grand Rapids, MI

    Typical home
    $434,027
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Grand Haven, MI

    Typical home
    $402,513
    Gross yield
    4.7%

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