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ZIP 49525

Pop. 30,887·Kent County·46th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,742/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$223
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ZIP 49525 · $1,742
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,810/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
$20,904/yr
At $1,742/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49525 (Grand Rapids, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,887
Median income
$94,037
Median age
38.2
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
22.6%
22.5%
22.7%
13.4%
18.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3422.5%
35–5422.7%
55–6413.4%
65+18.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
White85.2%
Black3.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian2.7%
Other5%
Education (25+)
18.9%
26.9%
51.3%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+51.3%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49525 in Grand Rapids, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,841 → $94,037
up 16.3%
Population
30,306 → 30,887
up 1.9%
Renter share
18.7% → 20.5%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
48.7% → 51.3%
+2.6 pts
Median age
39.7 → 38.2
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $80,841 to $94,037 across the same window, up 16.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,306 to 30,887 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 20.5% of households rent today, against 18.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.7% to 51.3%.

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About renting in ZIP 49525

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49525 covers Grand Rapids, MI. The median rent here is $1,742/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($94,037/yr), ZIP 49525 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49525?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49525 (Grand Rapids, MI) is $1,742. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49525 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49525's median rent of $1,742/mo is $223 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49525 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49525 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #46 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,742/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49525?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,742/mo in ZIP 49525. The local median household income is $94,037/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49525?

Rent in ZIP 49525 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49525 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49525 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,742/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($94,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49525 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49525 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 49525 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49525 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49525 compare to the rest of Grand Rapids?

ZIP 49525 is pricier than Grand Rapids as a whole. At $1,742/mo, it's $115 above the Grand Rapids citywide median of $1,627/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49525 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49525 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,742/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 49525's median household income ($94,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49525 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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