Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 21 min6:04 am – 9:24 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 1 min8:10 am – 5:11 pm
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People34,777 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 33.612,709 householdsMedian household income $61,636Median home value $159,100Median rent $1,207 a month73% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,215 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.6% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 17,984 employedMain industries: manufacturing 25%, education and health care 18%, retail 16%Average commute 20 minutes76% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher84% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 73%, Spanish 16%, other languages 4%, Vietnamese 3%12% 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 subscription72% have cable, fibre or DSL16% 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
