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ZIP 49512

Part of Kentwood, MI
Pop. 18,373·Kent County·56th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,638/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$327
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ZIP 49512 · $1,638
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,530/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
$19,656/yr
At $1,638/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49512 (Kentwood, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,373
Median income
$71,329
Median age
35.1
Renters
57%
Age distribution
17.4%
32.4%
24.8%
15.3%
Under 1817.4%
18–3432.4%
35–5424.8%
55–6410.1%
65+15.3%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
60.9%
21.5%
White60.9%
Black21.5%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian7.6%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
20.1%
30%
39.7%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+39.7%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49512 in Kentwood, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,346 → $71,329
up 28.9%
Population
18,245 → 18,373
up 0.7%
Renter share
56.8% → 57%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
42.5% → 39.7%
-2.8 pts
Median age
33.8 → 35.1
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,346 in 2021 to $71,329 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 39.7% of adults here, versus 42.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 49512

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49512 covers Kentwood, MI. The median rent here is $1,638/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($71,329/yr), ZIP 49512 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49512?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49512 (Kentwood, MI) is $1,638. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49512 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49512's median rent of $1,638/mo is $327 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49512 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49512 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #56 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,638/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,638/mo in ZIP 49512. The local median household income is $71,329/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49512?

Rent in ZIP 49512 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49512 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49512 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,638/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($71,329/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49512 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49512 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 49512 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 49512 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 49512 compare to the rest of Kentwood?

ZIP 49512 is pricier than Kentwood as a whole. At $1,638/mo, it's $18 above the Kentwood citywide median of $1,620/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49512 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49512 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,638/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 49512's median household income ($71,329/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49512 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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