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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49534

Ottawa County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$387,112[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.3%
vs metro
+26.3%
vs state
+61.9%
ZIP 49534 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49534 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49534 is worth $387,112 — 26.3% above the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,958 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,958[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,581[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
23,719[3]
Median household income
$81,657[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • West MI Academy of Environmental Science

    Other · Grades PK–12 · West MI Academy of Environmental Science

    669 students

  • Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Kenowa Hills Public Schools

    551 students

  • Grandville Cummings Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Grandville Public Schools

    479 students

  • Zinser Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Kenowa Hills Public Schools

    440 students

  • Blandford School

    Middle · Grades 6 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

    60 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 yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$23,493

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$1,957
Loan principal$309,689
Down payment$77,422
Total interest paid$394,992

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$2,577
Monthly rent$1,958

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
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
63rd percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49534?
The typical home in 49534 is worth $387,112, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49534?
Home values in 49534 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49534?
A typical home in 49534 rents for about $1,958 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 49534?
The effective property tax rate in 49534 is 0.9% — roughly $3,581 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49534?
ZIP code 49534 has a population of 23,719 and a median household income of $81,657.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Northview CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $386,352
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Beechwood CDP, MI

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

    Typical home
    $384,189
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • 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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