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ZIP 49546

Part of Kentwood, MI
Pop. 34,721·Kent County·36th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,810/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
-$155
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ZIP 49546 · $1,810
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,670/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
$21,720/yr
At $1,810/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49546 (Kentwood, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,721
Median income
$99,343
Median age
39.3
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
22.9%
21.7%
23.7%
20.8%
Under 1822.9%
18–3421.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6410.9%
65+20.8%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
79.7%
White79.7%
Black7.5%
Hispanic3%
Asian6.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
12.6%
22.6%
60.7%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+60.7%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49546 in Kentwood, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,304 → $99,343
up 17.8%
Population
34,242 → 34,721
up 1.4%
Renter share
32.1% → 31.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
60.7% → 60.7%
+0.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $99,343 today, compared with $84,304 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 34,242 residents to roughly 34,721.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49546 covers Kentwood, MI. The median rent here is $1,810/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,343/yr), ZIP 49546 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49546?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49546 (Kentwood, MI) is $1,810. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49546 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49546's median rent of $1,810/mo is $155 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49546 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49546 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #36 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,810/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49546?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,810/mo in ZIP 49546. The local median household income is $99,343/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49546?

Rent in ZIP 49546 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 49546 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49546 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,810/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($99,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49546 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49546 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of ZIP 49546 households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49546 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49546 compare to the rest of Kentwood?

ZIP 49546 is pricier than Kentwood as a whole. At $1,810/mo, it's $190 above the Kentwood citywide median of $1,620/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49546 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49546 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,810/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 49546's median household income ($99,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49546 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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