ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 49417

Part of Grand Haven, MI

Pop. 33,878·Ottawa County·47th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,690/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$242

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ZIP 49417 · $1,690

More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 49417 changed +7.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,405) is $2,085 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,840); a 4-bedroom is $2,150.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 49417. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,280/yr

At $1,690/mo median

Location

CityGrand Haven

StateMI

CountyOttawa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +1.4% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 49417 covers Grand Haven, MI. The median rent here is $1,690/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,405/yr), ZIP 49417 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in ZIP 49417. The local median household income is $83,405/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49417?

Rent in ZIP 49417 has risen 7.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 49417 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49417 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 168 at $1,690/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 49417 changed +7.8%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.