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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49519

Kent County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$297,477[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+8.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+4.7%
vs metro
-3.0%
vs state
+24.4%
ZIP 49519 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49519 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49519 is worth $297,477 — 3.0% below the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,457 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,457[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,584[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
27,965[3]
Median household income
$73,762[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
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Vanguard Charter Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Vanguard Charter Academy

    791 students

  • Wyoming Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Wyoming Public Schools

    546 students

  • West Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Wyoming Public Schools

    472 students

  • Parkview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Wyoming Public Schools

    312 students

  • Gladiola Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Wyoming Public Schools

    281 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$17,484

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$1,504
Loan principal$237,982
Down payment$59,495
Total interest paid$303,533

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$2,050
Monthly rent$1,457

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
66th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
96th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49519?
The typical home in 49519 is worth $297,477, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49519?
Home values in 49519 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49519?
A typical home in 49519 rents for about $1,457 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 49519?
The effective property tax rate in 49519 is 1.2% — roughly $3,584 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49519?
ZIP code 49519 has a population of 27,965 and a median household income of $73,762.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Saranac, MI

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

    Typical home
    $293,394
    Gross yield
  • Clarksville, MI

    Typical home
    $301,631
    Gross yield
  • Grand Rapids, MI

    Typical home
    $291,576
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Grand Rapids, MI

    Typical home
    $290,131
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • MI

    Typical home
    $306,571
    Gross yield

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