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ZIP 49417

Pop. 33,878·Ottawa County·65th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,584/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$381
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ZIP 49417 · $1,584
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,008/yr
At $1,584/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOttawa County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49417 (Grand Haven, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,878
Median income
$83,405
Median age
42.8
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
21.5%
18.9%
24.8%
13%
21.9%
Under 1821.5%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6413%
65+21.9%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black0.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian2.4%
Other4%
Education (25+)
25.5%
30.7%
39.9%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49417 in Grand Haven, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,106 → $83,405
up 12.5%
Population
32,785 → 33,878
up 3.3%
Renter share
21.8% → 21.1%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.1% → 39.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
40.8 → 42.8
+2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $74,106 to $83,405 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 32,785 to 33,878 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49417 covers Grand Haven, MI. The median rent here is $1,584/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,405/yr), ZIP 49417 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49417?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49417 (Grand Haven, MI) is $1,584. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49417 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49417's median rent of $1,584/mo is $381 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49417 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49417 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #65 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,584/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49417?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,584/mo in ZIP 49417. The local median household income is $83,405/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49417?

Rent in ZIP 49417 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49417 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49417 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,584/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,405/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49417 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49417 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 49417 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49417 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49417 compare to the rest of Grand Haven?

ZIP 49417 sits right at the Grand Haven citywide median of $1,584/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49417 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49417 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,584/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 49417's median household income ($83,405/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49417 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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