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ZIP 49548

Part of Kentwood, MI
Pop. 34,777·Kent County·86th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,449/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$516
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ZIP 49548 · $1,449
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,388/yr
At $1,449/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49548 (Kentwood, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,777
Median income
$61,636
Median age
33.6
Renters
27%
Age distribution
25.6%
26%
25%
12.3%
Under 1825.6%
18–3426%
35–5425%
55–6412.3%
65+11.2%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
15.8%
24.8%
White50.6%
Black15.8%
Hispanic24.8%
Asian5.7%
Other3%
Education (25+)
16.3%
39.2%
26.4%
18.1%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+18.1%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49548 in Kentwood, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,319 → $61,636
up 13.5%
Population
35,017 → 34,777
down 0.7%
Renter share
27.9% → 27%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
15.6% → 18.1%
+2.5 pts
Median age
32.7 → 33.6
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,319 in 2021 to $61,636 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15.6% to 18.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 49548 covers Kentwood, MI. The median rent here is $1,449/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,636/yr), ZIP 49548 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49548?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49548 (Kentwood, MI) is $1,449. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49548 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49548's median rent of $1,449/mo is $516 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49548 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49548 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #86 out of 163 ZIPs at $1,449/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49548?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,449/mo in ZIP 49548. The local median household income is $61,636/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49548?

Rent in ZIP 49548 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 49548 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49548 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,449/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49548 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49548 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of ZIP 49548 households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49548 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49548 compare to the rest of Kentwood?

ZIP 49548 is more affordable than Kentwood overall. At $1,449/mo, it's $171 below the Kentwood citywide median of $1,620/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49548 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49548 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,449/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 49548's median household income ($61,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49548 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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