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ZIP 49418

Pop. 31,913·Kent County·27th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,871/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$94
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ZIP 49418 · $1,871
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,452/yr
At $1,871/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49418 covers Grandville, MI. The median rent here is $1,871/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($84,846/yr), ZIP 49418 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49418?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49418 (Grandville, MI) is $1,871. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49418 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49418's median rent of $1,871/mo is $94 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49418 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49418 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #27 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,871/mo.

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 $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,871/mo in ZIP 49418. The local median household income is $84,846/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49418?

Rent in ZIP 49418 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49418 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49418 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,871/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($84,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49418 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49418 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 49418 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49418 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49418 compare to the rest of Grandville?

ZIP 49418 is pricier than Grandville as a whole. At $1,871/mo, it's $105 above the Grandville citywide median of $1,766/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49418 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49418 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,871/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 49418's median household income ($84,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49418 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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