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ZIP 49519

Part of Wyoming, MI
Pop. 27,965·Kent County·80th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,475/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$490
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ZIP 49519 · $1,475
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,490/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
$17,700/yr
At $1,475/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49519 (Wyoming, MI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,965
Median income
$73,762
Median age
32.7
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
23.1%
31.1%
22.6%
12.7%
Under 1823.1%
18–3431.1%
35–5422.6%
55–6410.5%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
19.7%
White66.9%
Black9.8%
Hispanic19.7%
Asian1.5%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
27.1%
35%
28.2%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49519 in Wyoming, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,957 → $73,762
up 17.2%
Population
28,487 → 27,965
down 1.8%
Renter share
44% → 41.7%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 28.2%
+1.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 49519 in Wyoming, MI now reports about $73,762, up from $62,957 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 28,487 residents to roughly 27,965. Renters now make up 41.7% of households, compared with 44% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49519 covers Wyoming, MI. The median rent here is $1,475/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($73,762/yr), ZIP 49519 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49519?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49519 (Wyoming, MI) is $1,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49519 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49519's median rent of $1,475/mo is $490 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49519 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49519 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #80 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49519?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,475/mo in ZIP 49519. The local median household income is $73,762/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49519?

Rent in ZIP 49519 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49519 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49519 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,475/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($73,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49519 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49519 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 49519 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49519 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49519 compare to the rest of Wyoming?

ZIP 49519 is more affordable than Wyoming overall. At $1,475/mo, it's $132 below the Wyoming citywide median of $1,607/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49519 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49519 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,475/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 49519's median household income ($73,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49519 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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