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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49505

Kent County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$308,192[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+8.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.5%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+28.9%
ZIP 49505 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49505 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49505 is worth $308,192. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,761 a month — a 6.9% 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
$1,761[2]
Gross yield
6.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,068[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
32,426[3]
Median household income
$74,906[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-268[5]
Moved in
15,196
Moved out
15,464

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • City MiddleHigh

    High · Grades 7–12 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    927 students

  • Wellspring Preparatory High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wellspring Preparatory High School

    284 students

  • Riverside Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    244 students

  • Aberdeen Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    239 students

  • Kent Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    219 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 yield6.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.1%
Annual rent$21,126

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$1,558
Loan principal$246,554
Down payment$61,638
Total interest paid$314,466

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 ratio1.18
Monthly cost to own$2,072
Monthly rent$1,761

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
49th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
45th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49505?
The typical home in 49505 is worth $308,192, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49505?
Home values in 49505 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49505?
A typical home in 49505 rents for about $1,761 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 49505?
The effective property tax rate in 49505 is 1.0% — roughly $3,068 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49505?
ZIP code 49505 has a population of 32,426 and a median household income of $74,906.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • MI

    Typical home
    $306,571
    Gross yield
  • Sand Lake, MI

    Typical home
    $309,972
    Gross yield
  • Freeport, MI

    Typical home
    $313,606
    Gross yield
  • Clarksville, MI

    Typical home
    $301,631
    Gross yield
  • Saranac, MI

    Typical home
    $298,168
    Gross yield
  • Wyoming, MI

    Typical home
    $297,477
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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