ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 49546

Part of Kentwood, MI

Pop. 34,721·Kent County·39th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,759/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$173

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ZIP 49546 · $1,759

More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 49546 changed +7.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,343) is $2,484 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,390).

Rank in Kentwood

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Kentwood.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 49503, 7 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,506/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 49546. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,108/yr

At $1,759/mo median

Location

CityKentwood

StateMI

CountyKent County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +0.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 49546 covers Kentwood, MI. The median rent here is $1,759/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($99,343/yr), ZIP 49546 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in ZIP 49546. The local median household income is $99,343/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49546?

Rent in ZIP 49546 has risen 7.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 49546 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49546 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #39 of 168 at $1,759/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 49546 changed +7.9%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.