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Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in ZIP 49428 sells for about $355,000, or $200 per square foot.

Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.3%), a market in balance. Homes take about 10 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,729 a month.

ZIP market report · consumer edition · quarterly refresh

Track this ZIP

ZIP 49428 — Jenison

Ottawa County →refreshed Sep 30, 20262 cycles retainednext refresh Oct 30, 2026

Market mood · cautiously optimistic

The housing market in 49428 remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by the area's strong school district and proximity to Grand Rapids, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.

Who this ZIP fits

This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban environment with access to quality schools and a reasonable commute to Grand Rapids.

Parent geography

Jenison · no city intel reportOttawa County →Michigan state →

Aerial view · ZIP boundaries2020 Census ZCTA boundary over current aerial imagery

Leaflet Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Land area · 41.6 km²Water area · 2 km²U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb — 2020 Census ZCTA5 boundary

Median sale price

$355,000

+0.3% year over year

Corroborated · 1 anchor · 0% off nearest

Days on market

10 days

Active listings

Sale-to-list ratio

100%

of asking price

ZIP Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded

Composite · average of graded sections

Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.

Growth/100

Median prices moved up 0.3% year over year.

Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 10 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

Momentum/100

0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.

Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 3.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.

Median price · ten-year history

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 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Property tax · ten-year history

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 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Census trends · population flowsACS 2021 5-year estimates

Population change

+0.5%

versus the prior ACS vintage

Population base

28,209

ZCTA 49428, Ottawa County MI

Area context

Schools & education

The area is served by Jenison Public Schools, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within the region.

Growth & development

The area benefits from its proximity to the Grand Rapids metropolitan economy, with steady residential development and access to major regional employment hubs.

Taxation

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.

Transportation & commute

Residents primarily commute via I-196 and M-6, providing direct access to the Grand Rapids employment core.

Recreation & amenities

The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Grand River, and various shopping and dining options along the main commercial corridors.

Rental market

The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to regional employment centers.

Economy & employers

The economy is supported by a mix of local retail, services, and proximity to the broader Grand Rapids industrial and healthcare sectors.

Special districts

Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments.

Discovery profileACS 2021 5-year estimates

Census profile · ZCTA 49428, Ottawa County MI

Population

28,209

Median age

37.7 yrs

Owner-occupancy

78.5%

Median home value

$276,100

Median gross rent

$1,250

Median household income

$92,290

Median year built

1977

Vacancy rate

3.8%

Renter share

21.5%

Owner cost burden

18.2%

Renter cost burden

35.4%

Population change

+0.5%

Work-from-home share

12.4%

Mean commute

24.5 min

Bachelor's or higher

38.2%

Unemployment

2.1%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Avg household size

2.7

White

88.2%

Hispanic or Latino

5.1%

Black or African American

1.8%

Asian

2.2%

Other

2.7%

Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.

Public schools with an address here · 1

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.

Jenison High SchoolHigh8/10Jenison Public SchoolsHighly rated secondary institution.

School districts

Jenison Public SchoolsAPrimary district serving the ZIP code.

Utilities & services

ElectricConsumers EnergyPrimary regional provider.

Natural GasDTE EnergyPrimary regional provider.

Major employers & industries

Jenison Public SchoolsEducationMajor local employer.

Major amenities · ZIP 49428

Theme, amusement & water parks

20+ · 20 mi