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ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 49508

Part of Kentwood, MI
Pop. 42,720·Kent County·39th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,780/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
-8.2%
vs US Median
-$185
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 49508 · $1,780
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,220
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
$21,360/yr
At $1,780/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.4% YoY, -8.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49508 (Kentwood, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,720
Median income
$70,120
Median age
35.3
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
26.4%
23.2%
24.4%
15.4%
Under 1826.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.6%
65+15.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
49.3%
27.6%
White49.3%
Black27.6%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian9.5%
Other4%
Education (25+)
24.2%
30.6%
34.4%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49508 in Kentwood, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,324 → $70,120
up 14.3%
Population
42,688 → 42,720
up 0.1%
Renter share
40.9% → 39.3%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 34.4%
+0.3 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.3
+0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $61,324 to $70,120 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.3% shift. Renters now make up 39.3% of households, compared with 40.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49508 covers Kentwood, MI. The median rent here is $1,780/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($70,120/yr), ZIP 49508 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49508?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49508 (Kentwood, MI) is $1,780. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49508 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49508's median rent of $1,780/mo is $185 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49508 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49508 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #39 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,780/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49508?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,780/mo in ZIP 49508. The local median household income is $70,120/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49508?

Rent in ZIP 49508 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 49508 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49508 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,780/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($70,120/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49508 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 49508 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 49508 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49508 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49508 compare to the rest of Kentwood?

ZIP 49508 is pricier than Kentwood as a whole. At $1,780/mo, it's $160 above the Kentwood citywide median of $1,620/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49508 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49508 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,780/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 49508's median household income ($70,120/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49508 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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