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49544 Zip Code (Walker, MI) Detailed Profile




Cities: Walker, MI (37.49%), Grand Rapids, MI (0.17%)
Counties: Kent County, MI (97.93%), Ottawa County, MI (2.07%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 9,953
Zip code population in 2010: 8,944
Zip code population in 2000: 28,217

Houses and condos: 4,341
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,619
% of renters here:

38%
State:

27%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 49544: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 20.8 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 479 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 49544
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.0% ($2,563)
Michigan:

1.2% ($2,746)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,548 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,602 (1.1%)

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Males: 5,248  (52.7%)
Females: 4,704  (47.3%)

For population 25 years and over in 49544:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 49544:

  • Never married: 38.9%
  • Now married: 42.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

Zip code 49544 compared to state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Races in zip code 49544 (2022)
    • 7,64776.9%White
    • 9469.5%Hispanic or Latino
    • 4534.6%Asian
    • 4604.6%Two or more races
    • 3944.0%Black
    • 310.3%American Indian
    • 170.2%Some other race
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Urban population: 8,555
Rural population: 1,397

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $259,884
49544:

$259,884
Michigan:

$224,400



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 45 registered sex offenders living in 49544 zip code as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 49544 is 216 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

38.9 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
Michigan:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 49544, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $55,729 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$55,729
State:

$68,945

Salary/wage: $47,592 (reported on 84.9% of returns)
Here:

$47,592
State:

$57,142
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1181.9% for AGIs below $25k, 3502.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6471.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9340.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18062.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 81616.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,083 (reported on 31.9% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,083
Michigan:

$1,630
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.7% for AGIs below $25k, 15.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 29.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 55.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2353.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $5,294 (reported on 16.0% of returns)
Here:

$5,294
State:

$6,972
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 26.8% for AGIs below $25k, 22.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 57.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 105.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 267.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7203.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$7,915 (reported on 14.7% of returns)
Here:

+$7,915
State:

+$20,064
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.3% for AGIs below $25k, 17.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 82.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 190.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 646.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8643.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$11,197 (reported on 12.1% of returns)
Here:

+$11,197
State:

+$11,172
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 56.1% for AGIs below $25k, 91.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 214.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 352.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 540.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3436.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,157 (reported on 8.6% of returns)
49544:

$14,157
Michigan:

$19,803
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 68.7% for AGIs below $25k, 73.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 229.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 356.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 670.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $32,033 (reported on 3.7% of returns)
Here:

$32,033
State:

$34,117
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 48.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 163.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 270.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 412.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7460.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $17,162 (reported on 2.7% of returns)
Here:

$17,162
State:

$13,548
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 38.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 41.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 111.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5236.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $7,283 (reported on 3.7% of returns)
49544:

$7,283
State:

$7,972
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 35.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 119.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1440.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,032 (reported on 13.5% of returns)
Here:

$2,032
State:

$2,251
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 66.7% for AGIs below $25k, 49.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 93.7%
Here:

94%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 92.7% for AGIs below $25k, 94.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 93.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 93.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 94.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 91.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 49544, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $47,990 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$47,990
State:

$55,609

Salary/wage: $39,367 (reported on 87.1% of returns)
Here:

$39,367
State:

$46,782
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 76.9% for AGIs below $25k, 84.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 80.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 78.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 37.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $971 (reported on 31.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$971
Michigan:

$1,491
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,189 (reported on 16.5% of returns)
Here:

$3,189
State:

$6,225
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$7,875 (reported on 12.2% of returns)
Here:

+$7,875
State:

+$9,326
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,986 (reported on 11.1% of returns)
Here:

+$7,986
State:

+$11,523
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $13,488 (reported on 9.6% of returns)
49544:

$13,488
Michigan:

$15,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $20,293 (18% of AGI, reported on 22.0% of returns)
Here:

$20,293
State:

$21,628

Here:

18.1% of AGI
State:

18.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.2% for AGIs below $25k, 6.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 11.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $5,918 (reported on 18.3% of returns)
Here:

$5,918
State:

$4,225
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $7,411 (reported on 22.0% of returns)
49544:

$7,411
State:

$8,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,147 (reported on 16.9% of returns)
Here:

$2,147
State:

$2,306
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.1% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 53.5%
Here:

53%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 48.5% for AGIs below $25k, 53.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 59.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 59.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 85.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 49544, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $43,852 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$43,852
State:

$48,204

Salary/wage: $39,993 (reported on 89.2% of returns)
Here:

$39,993
State:

$42,791
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 103.6% for AGIs below $10k, 78.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 84.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 85.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 87.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 70.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,320 (reported on 48.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,320
Michigan:

$1,725
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs below $10k, 2.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,852 (reported on 23.3% of returns)
Here:

$1,852
State:

$3,420
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$6,483 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
Here:

+$6,483
State:

+$8,532
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.1% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,432 (reported on 12.0% of returns)
Here:

+$9,432
State:

+$9,547
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.2% for AGIs below $10k, 3.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.1% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,906 (reported on 2.4% of returns)
49544:

$2,906
Michigan:

$2,875
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $11,500 (reported on 0.4% of returns)
Here:

$11,500
Michigan:

$13,826

Total itemized deductions: $16,539 (22% of AGI, reported on 35.8% of returns)
Here:

$16,539
State:

$18,509

Here:

21.5% of AGI
State:

20.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.3% for AGIs below $10k, 8.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 10.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 14.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,668 (5% of AGI, reported on 31.7% of returns)
Here:

$3,668
State:

$3,365

Here:

4.6% of AGI
State:

3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $10k, 1.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,592 (reported on 78.9% of returns)
49544:

$5,592
State:

$7,691
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.5% for AGIs below $10k, 4.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,491 (reported on 9.1% of returns)
Here:

$1,491
State:

$1,737

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 52.6%
Here:

53%
State:

60%
(% for various income ranges: 44.3% for AGIs below $10k, 50.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 53.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 57.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 55.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 64.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$64,781
Michigan:

$66,986
Walker, MI (49544) map Nearest zip codes: 49504, 49321, 49534, 49435, 49503, 49505.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

39.8%
Michigan:

43.3%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

10.9%
Michigan:

45.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 592
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 3,674


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 113 (97 now married, 17 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 2,107 (731 now married, 1,378 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 49544 with a mortgage: 1,356 (36 second mortgage, 31 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 52

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,299
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $675

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

11.7%
Whole state:

13.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.9%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.3
State:

6.5
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.3
State:

4.3
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 49544: Highpoint Center (A), English Hills Golf Course (B), Greenridge Country Club (C), Gracewil Lawns Golf Course (D), Alpine Township Fire Department Station 2 (E), Kent City Township Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Shopping Center: Green Ridge Square Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Churches in zip code 49544 include: Fairview Church (A), Trinity Congregational Church (B), Celebration Worship Center (C), Orchard Hill Reformed Church (D), Faith United Church of God (E), Calvary Chapel Riverside (F), Bristolwood Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Brooklawn Cemetery (1), Cross Cemetery (2), Lamareaux Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes: Hopkins Lake (A), Stevenson Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Creek: York Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Parks in zip code 49544 include: Alpine Estates Park (1), English Hills Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Alpine Pleasure Tours (Tours & Charters; 3074 Richmond Street Northwest) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 212020 or later
  • 4992010 to 2019
  • 3512000 to 2009
  • 7981990 to 1999
  • 8351980 to 1989
  • 6221970 to 1979
  • 7701960 to 1969
  • 1341950 to 1959
  • 991940 to 1949
  • 2321939 or earlier

Zip code 49544 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Walker, MI (49544)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Walker, MI (49544)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 311 bedroom
  • 5852 bedrooms
  • 1,4493 bedrooms
  • 5114 bedrooms
  • 515+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Walker, MI (49544)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Walker, MI (49544)
  • 32no bedroom
  • 9161 bedroom
  • 4562 bedrooms
  • 1853 bedrooms
  • 564 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Walker, MI (49544) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Walker, MI (49544) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 10no vehicle
  • 9261 vehicle
  • 1,1112 vehicles
  • 3403 vehicles
  • 1904 vehicles
  • 625+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Walker, MI (49544) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Walker, MI (49544) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 186no vehicle
  • 9201 vehicle
  • 4362 vehicles
  • 793 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 49544 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 49544 household income distribution in 2022
  • 115Less than $10,000
  • 119$10,000 to $14,999
  • 343$15,000 to $19,999
  • 218$20,000 to $24,999
  • 83$25,000 to $29,999
  • 139$30,000 to $34,999
  • 162$35,000 to $39,999
  • 253$40,000 to $44,999
  • 216$45,000 to $49,999
  • 276$50,000 to $59,999
  • 520$60,000 to $74,999
  • 505$75,000 to $99,999
  • 474$100,000 to $124,999
  • 281$125,000 to $149,999
  • 224$150,000 to $199,999
  • 326$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 49544

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 49544
  • 310Less than $10,000
  • 12$10,000 to $14,999
  • 65$15,000 to $19,999
  • 13$20,000 to $24,999
  • 10$30,000 to $34,999
  • 43$40,000 to $49,999
  • 10$50,000 to $59,999
  • 57$100,000 to $124,999
  • 31$125,000 to $149,999
  • 173$150,000 to $174,999
  • 94$175,000 to $199,999
  • 622$200,000 to $249,999
  • 642$250,000 to $299,999
  • 223$300,000 to $399,999
  • 239$400,000 to $499,999
  • 109$500,000 to $749,999
  • 21$750,000 to $999,999
  • 5$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 49544

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 49544
  • 5$250 to $299
  • 50$300 to $349
  • 51$500 to $549
  • 69$600 to $649
  • 40$700 to $749
  • 137$750 to $799
  • 230$800 to $899
  • 236$900 to $999
  • 494$1,000 to $1,249
  • 166$1,250 to $1,499
  • 28$1,500 to $1,999
  • 48$2,000 to $2,499
  • 50No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,092.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $271,550
  • Black or African American householders: $351,049
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $192,266
  • Asian householders: $205,228
  • Two or more races householders: $209,333
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $206,308

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $259,884
49544:

$259,884
Michigan:

$224,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $173,596 - $318,958

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $286,317
Here:

$286,317
State:

$280,038

Townhouses or other attached units: $293,201
Here:

$293,201
State:

$239,520

Mobile homes: $62,782
Here:

$62,782
State:

$72,868
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 49544
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,081
  • One, attached: 239
  • Two: 74
  • 3 or 4: 105
  • 5 to 9: 401
  • 10 to 19: 190
  • 20 to 49: 464
  • 50 or more: 133
  • Mobile homes: 649

Unemployment: 3.0%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 49544

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 49544
  • 69.4%3,774Drove a car alone
  • 14.3%777Carpooled
  • 0.6%31Bus or trolley bus
  • 2.8%152Walked
  • 12.3%669Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 49544

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 49544
  • 179Less than 5 minutes
  • 4835 to 9 minutes
  • 1,32010 to 14 minutes
  • 1,00115 to 19 minutes
  • 63120 to 24 minutes
  • 37125 to 29 minutes
  • 33830 to 34 minutes
  • 10135 to 39 minutes
  • 4440 to 44 minutes
  • 7045 to 59 minutes
  • 14060 to 89 minutes
  • 6190 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 91.9%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 9,953
  • Male householders: 1,981 (676 living alone), Female householders: 2,288 (816 living alone)
  • 1,696 spouses (1,696 opposite-sex spouses), 393 unmarried partners, (379 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 2,537 children (2,454 natural, 14 adopted, 70 stepchildren), 110 grandchildren, 73 brothers or sisters, 111 parents, 0 foster children, 192 other relatives, 327 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 251 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 991 2-persons, 507 3-persons, 384 4-persons, 344 5-persons, 70 6-persons, 9 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,491 1-person, 429 2-persons, 41 3-persons

1,183 married couples with children.
648 single-parent households (60 men, 588 women).

90.5% of residents of 49544 zip code speak English at home.
3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (55% very well, 30% well, 15% not well).
1.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% very well, 23% well).
2.0% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (17% very well, 54% well, 27% not well, 2% not at all).
1.7% of residents speak other language at home (48% very well, 33% well, 19% not well).

Foreign born population: 702 (7.1%)
(41.5% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.9%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 32%Thailand
  • 19%Honduras
  • 18%Kuwait
  • 10%Afghanistan
  • 8%Bhutan
  • 6%Barbados
  • 2%Malaysia
Most common first ancestries reported in 49544
  • 15%Dutch
  • 13%English
  • 13%German
  • 6%Irish
  • 5%Polish
  • 4%European
  • 3%American
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 2782010 or later
  • 672000 to 2009
  • 1321990 to 1999
  • 232Before 1990

Zip code 49544 topographic map

There are 132 Medical Specialists in Zip Code 49544.

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • MEIJER INCORPORATED (2929 WALKER AVENUE NW in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-05-1997-0030, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-05-2000-0095,
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-05-2005-0092, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Alternative names: MEIJER INC 985, MEIJIER INC
  • FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2396 HILLSIDE DRIVE NW in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-01193
    Organizations: KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • GRAND RAPIDS METALTEK (3455 THREE MILE RD NW in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MARSHALL GENE (CONTACT/OWNER) , PAUL BULTINCK (CONTACT/OWNER) , RICHARD FOSTER (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: GRAND RAPIDS METAL TEK
  • FIREBOY-XINTEX INC (0-379 LAKE MICHIGAN DR NW in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: LARRY AKINS (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE (I-96 UNDER FRUIT RIDGE RD in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MICH DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: MIDOT BRIDGE I-96 UNDER FRUIT RIDGE RD
  • BAY AREA INTERIORS (3470 3 MILE RD NW in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: BAY AREA INTERIORS INC (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , ALIQUOT LLC (CONTACT/OWNER) , JOSEPH ROSSI (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE (I-96 UNDER US-131 in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MICH DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: MIDOT BRIDGE I-96 @US-131
  • MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE (1-96 EB OVER US-131 in WALKER, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MICH DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: MIDOT BRIDGE I-96 OVER US-131
  • MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE (US-131 NB TO I-96 in WALKER, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MICH DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: MIDOT BRIDGE US-131 TO I-96

Zip code 49544 marital status for males
Zip code 49544 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2.0%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 83.6%Utility gas
  • 9.9%Electricity
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Other fuel
  • 1.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%No fuel used

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 8,039
  • Northeast: 141
  • Midwest: 543
  • South: 321
  • West: 186

53% of the 49544 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 63% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Michigan.

91% of the 49544 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 69% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 17% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 4% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 10% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Walker, MI (49544)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 91
Here:

10.4%
Michigan:

12.4%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 6
Here:

1.5%
Michigan:

9.8%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 96
Here:

25.3%
Michigan:

14.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 112,430Computer and mathematical occupations
  • 73,729Business and financial operations occupations
  • 71,849Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 70,447Management occupations
  • 62,379Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
  • 57,532Community and social service occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (GRAND RAPIDS, MI):

  • COMFORT AIR INC (2420 BRISTOLWOOD N W; small business) : $209,826 in 11 contracts from 1999 to 2006
    Contracts for Valves, Nonpowered, Engine Cooling System Components, Nonaircraft, Vehicular Furniture and Accessories, Engine Instruments by Defense Logistics Agency, Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System
    Signed by year: 2000: $130,220; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $3,000; 2004: $3,958; 2005: $12,431; 2006: $27,288.

    Biggest contracts:
    $52,749 with Defense Logistics Agency for Valves, Nonpowered. Signed on 2000-11-08. Completion date: 2001-03-23.
    $40,979 with Defense Logistics Agency for Engine Cooling System Components, Nonaircraft. Signed on 2000-06-20. Completion date: 2000-11-04.
    $36,492 with Defense Logistics Agency for Vehicular Furniture and Accessories. Signed on 2000-06-07. Completion date: 2000-10-05.
    $32,929 with Defense Logistics Agency for Engine Cooling System Components, Nonaircraft. Signed on 1999-11-26. Completion date: 2000-02-18.
  • FIRE PROS INC (2873 MARLIN CT NW; small business)
    $49,703 with Army for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials. Signed on 2000-09-30. Completion date: 2000-12-18.
  • KRAMER ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY IN (3849 LAKE MICHIGAN DRIVE,; small business) : $40,000 in 4 contracts from 2005 to 2006
    $11,750 with Air Force for Recreational Services. Taking place in CA. Signed on 2005-10-01. Completion date: 2005-11-02.
    $11,750 with Air Force for Recreational Services. Taking place in NC. Signed on 2005-11-21. Completion date: 2005-12-09.
    $11,000 with Air Force for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in DE. Signed on 2005-05-04. Completion date: 2005-05-24.
    $5,500 with Army for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in NJ. Signed on 2006-02-22. Completion date: 2006-04-19.
  • REED, W S CO INC (2121 3 MILE RD NW)
    $33,638 with Army for Miscellaneous Office Machines. Signed on 2000-09-21. Completion date: 2000-10-31.
  • SIETSEMA BROS EXCAVATORS INC (1029 MAYNARD AVE SW; small business) : $25,810 in 3 contracts in 2003
    $25,440 with Army for Snow Removal/Salt Service (also spreading aggregate or other snow melting material). Signed on 2003-11-01. Completion date: 2004-10-31.
    $370, same as above. Signed on 2003-05-21. Completion date: 2003-10-31.
    $0, same as above. Signed on 2003-05-21. Completion date: 2003-10-31.
  • GENESIS CREATIVE GROUP INC (640 3 MILE RD NW; small business) : $11,574 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $11,488 with Army for Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates. Taking place in NE. Signed on 2005-05-17. Completion date: 2005-07-05.
    $86, same as above. Signed on 2005-07-28. Completion date: 2005-07-05.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Temporary Help Services (250-499 employees: 1 establishment, 100-249 employees: 1 establishment, 50-99 employees: 4 establishments, 20-49 employees: 2 establishments, 10-19 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (100-249: 1, 50-99: 5, 20-49: 2, 10-19: 4, 1-4: 2)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Professional Employer Organizations (100-249: 2, 50-99: 2, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (100-249: 1, 20-49: 8, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 3)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Office Administrative Services (250-499: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Information: Cable and Other Program Distribution (250-499: 1, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 179 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 100 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 4 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 184 people in nursing homes
  • 78 people in other group homes
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 18 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 14 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED179$120,243203$110,6511,245$139,20152$40,9571$239,05046$70,43110$27,989
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED14$106,96714$63,62494$148,4691$13,1400$03$78,8835$28,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED41$103,69623$98,097264$152,95125$34,8840$05$90,0867$71,164
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN27$112,01318$129,909292$154,9429$103,7010$04$139,6180$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$119,8373$109,92049$146,1273$204,8570$00$00$0
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 14 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED31$180,65041$151,337
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED15$181,79024$175,178
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$167,4094$210,220
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$67,37014$150,603
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 49544
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 49544 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 63. The highest number of reported fires - 127 took place in 2002, and the least - 32 in 2011. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 49544 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (42.6%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (28.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 49544
    • 45442.6%Structure Fires
    • 29928.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 27425.7%Outside Fires
    • 383.6%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 49544, Michigan

Most common first names in zip code 49544 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert5173.6 years
John4178.6 years
Dorothy2981.7 years
James2967.7 years
Mary2881.2 years
Helen2686.1 years
William2473.8 years
Edward2279.8 years
Charles2176.3 years
Donald2073.1 years
Most common last names in zip code 49544 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilson878.2 years
Smith765.9 years
Johnson677.0 years
Roberts679.0 years
Lipski679.7 years
Miller678.5 years
Kline577.4 years
Dunneback477.5 years
Bajema491.0 years
Devries476.8 years
Businesses in zip code 49544
NameCountNameCount
AMF Bowling1Maurices1
Arby's2McDonald's1
Avenue1Meijer2
Bath & Body Works1Office Depot1
Baymont Inn1Olive Garden1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Outback1
Blockbuster1Outback Steakhouse1
Budget Car Rental1Panera Bread1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Papa John's Pizza1
Burger King1Payless1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Pizza Hut1
Cold Stone Creamery1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Deb1Quality1
DressBarn1Quiznos1
Dressbarn1RadioShack1
FedEx5Rite Aid1
Ford1Rue211
GNC1Shoe Carnival1
GameStop1Sprint Nextel1
H&R Block1Starbucks2
Hilton1Steak 'n Shake1
Hobby Lobby1Subway1
Holiday Inn1T-Mobile3
Home Depot1T.G.I. Driday's1
Jones New York1T.J.Maxx1
Justice1Taco Bell1
KFC1Target1
Kohl's1Toys"R"Us1
Lane Bryant1UPS4
Little Caesars Pizza1Walgreens1
Marriott1Wendy's1
Marshalls1
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