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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49525

Kent County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$386,352[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.0%
vs metro
+26.0%
vs state
+61.6%
ZIP 49525 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49525 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49525 is worth $386,352 — 26.0% above the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,838 a month — a 5.7% 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
$1,838[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,849[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
30,887[3]
Median household income
$94,037[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
22
Elementary
7
Middle
4
High
8
  • Northern High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Forest Hills Public Schools

    1,109 students

  • Northview High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Northview Public Schools

    1,060 students

  • Knapp Forest Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Forest Hills Public Schools

    557 students

  • Northern Hills Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Forest Hills Public Schools

    534 students

  • Northern Trails 56 School

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Forest Hills Public Schools

    499 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 yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$22,051

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$1,954
Loan principal$309,082
Down payment$77,270
Total interest paid$394,216

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$2,598
Monthly rent$1,838

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
53rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
42nd percentile[2]
Property tax
48th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49525?
The typical home in 49525 is worth $386,352, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49525?
Home values in 49525 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49525?
A typical home in 49525 rents for about $1,838 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 49525?
The effective property tax rate in 49525 is 1.0% — roughly $3,849 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49525?
ZIP code 49525 has a population of 30,887 and a median household income of $94,037.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Walker, MI

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

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

    Typical home
    $389,939
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Zeeland, MI

    Typical home
    $391,716
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Hickory Corners CDP, MI

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

    Typical home
    $380,403
    Gross yield

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