ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 49418

Pop. 31,913·Kent County·14th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$2,027/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$95
Reported rents
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ZIP 49418 · $2,027
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,550/mo

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

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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 49418 changed +2.7% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,846) is $2,121 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,000); a 4-bedroom is $2,230.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 49519, 3 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,390/mo), about $7,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 49418. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$24,324/yr
At $2,027/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49418 (Grandville, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 42.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,913
Median income
$84,846
Median age
36
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
21.3%
26.6%
23.6%
13%
15.5%
Under 1821.3%
18–3426.6%
35–5423.6%
55–6413%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
80%
White80%
Black5.7%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian2.7%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
23.7%
29.4%
42.6%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+42.6%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49418 in Grandville, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,637 → $84,846
up 13.7%
Population
29,243 → 31,913
up 9.1%
Renter share
23.7% → 30.7%
+7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
39.8% → 42.6%
+2.8 pts
Median age
38.1 → 36
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 49418 in Grandville, MI now reports about $84,846, up from $74,637 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 49418 in Grandville, MI adding about 2,670 residents over the five-year window, up 9.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.7% to 30.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.8% to 42.6% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 49418

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 49418 covers Grandville, MI. The median rent here is $2,027/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($84,846/yr), ZIP 49418 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49418?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,027/mo in ZIP 49418. The local median household income is $84,846/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49418?

Rent in ZIP 49418 has risen 2.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 49418 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49418 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 168 at $2,027/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 49418 changed +2.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 49418 compare to the rest of Grandville?

At $2,027/mo, ZIP 49418 is $147 above the Grandville citywide median of $1,880/mo.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,027/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 49418's median household income ($84,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49418 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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