The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49534 sells for about $325,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,280 a month.
ZIP 49534 — Grand Rapids
The 49534 housing market remains stable with steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to Grand Rapids, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to Grand Rapids' urban amenities and employment opportunities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 49534, Michigan
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 49534 area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which are recognized for strong academic performance and extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risk from severe weather events, including winter storms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties near local waterways.
The area benefits from proximity to Grand Rapids, with steady economic momentum driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on state-equalized value, with specific millage rates determined by local school districts and municipal authorities.
Residents typically enjoy a 15-25 minute commute to downtown Grand Rapids via I-96, with limited public transit options necessitating personal vehicle use.
The ZIP features access to several local parks, including Millennium Park nearby, and offers proximity to golf courses and retail shopping centers along the Alpine Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to regional employment hubs.
The economy is anchored by the broader Grand Rapids metropolitan area, featuring a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail industries.
The area is primarily served by major highway corridors including I-96, facilitating regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential development continues in the western fringes of the ZIP, focusing on single-family housing expansion.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments for public services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the region's moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids4.49.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Kentwood4.110.9 mi
- Nelis' Dutch Village4.419.2 mi
- Sky Zone Grand Rapids4.211 mi
- Main Event Grand Rapids4.210.2 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.89.7 mi
- Van Andel Arena4.55.4 mi
- DeVos Place4.55.3 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.65.5 mi
- Founders Brewing Co4.35.3 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.89.7 mi
- John Ball Zoo4.63.8 mi
- Millennium Park4.72.8 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.59.5 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.75.1 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.89.7 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.75.1 mi
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum4.65.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Art Museum4.65.4 mi
- Veldheer Tulip Gardens4.318.5 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.89.7 mi
- Millennium Park4.72.8 mi
- Riverside Park4.66.1 mi
- Belknap Park4.65.6 mi
- Rosa Parks Circle4.65.3 mi
- Mines Golf Club4.33.2 mi
- Watermark Country Club4.612.5 mi
- Gimme's Par and Grill4.85.4 mi
- Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center4.510 mi
- Thousand Oaks Golf Club4.711.5 mi
- Woodland Mall4.310.3 mi
- Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids4.412.4 mi
- RiverTown Crossings4.46.4 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.65.5 mi
- Horrocks Market4.610.6 mi
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport4.614.2 mi
- Blodgett Memorial Medical Center Heliport4.67.9 mi
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park4.714.3 mi
- Muskegon County Airport (MKG)4.726.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
One of the largest urban parks in the region offering trails and water activities.
Major retail and dining hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.