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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49507

Kent County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$242,181[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+11.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-14.7%
vs metro
-21.0%
vs state
+1.3%
ZIP 49507 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49507 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49507 is worth $242,181 — 21.0% below the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,640 a month — a 8.1% 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
$1,640[2]
Gross yield
8.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,370[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
38,487[3]
Median household income
$61,461[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
11
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
2
  • Burton Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    444 students

  • Buchanan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    387 students

  • Burton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    380 students

  • Alger Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    358 students

  • Hope Academy of West Michigan

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Hope Academy of West Michigan

    314 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 yield8.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$19,680

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$1,225
Loan principal$193,745
Down payment$48,436
Total interest paid$247,111

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 ratio0.99
Monthly cost to own$1,624
Monthly rent$1,640

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
34th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49507?
The typical home in 49507 is worth $242,181, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49507?
Home values in 49507 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49507?
A typical home in 49507 rents for about $1,640 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 49507?
The effective property tax rate in 49507 is 1.0% — roughly $2,370 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49507?
ZIP code 49507 has a population of 38,487 and a median household income of $61,461.

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