What to know about ZIP 49077
ZIP code 49077 covers ZIP 49077 with a population of about 5,295.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the GRAND RAPIDS - KALMZOO - B. CRK media market.
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ZIP Code 49077 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,295
Density
N/A
Median income
$69,282
-8% vs US avg
Home value
$257,600
-26% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,110
-5% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 49077
Income and economy in ZIP 49077
Median household income in ZIP 49077 is about $69,282 — about 8% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.5%; unemployment rate near 11.5%; 42.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Food services; about 12.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 49077
Median home value is about $257,600 — about 26% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,110 (about 5% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 62.4% (about 3.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 49077, a household would need roughly $71,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,655. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($69,282). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.