Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 21 min6:03 am – 9:24 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 1 min8:09 am – 5:10 pm
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People18,373 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.18,305 householdsMedian household income $71,329Median home value $314,900Median rent $1,249 a month43% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,833 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate73% of adults are in the labour force, 10,798 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, manufacturing 19%, professional and business services 10%Average commute 20 minutes70% drive alone, 13% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 12% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 79%, Spanish 4%, Russian or other Slavic 3%, other languages 3%11% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateKent County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality42% of days had good air in 2025153 of 365 days measured203 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 52, worst day 163main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Kent County monitors, MI
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription78% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGrand Rapidsserves 306,901 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
