East Grand Rapids

City in Kent County, Michigan

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East Grand Rapids is a city in Kent County, Michigan, with 11,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Rapids, 2.8 miles W.

About East Grand Rapids

East Grand Rapids is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,371.

The city is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, including Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Township, but the city is administered autonomously.

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Median household income
$166,610
Median home value
$521,300
Median rent
$1,862/mo
Median age
37
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East Grand Rapids, MI population

East Grand Rapids had 11,371 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,371
Density3,883 per sq mi (1,499 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

East Grand Rapids at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyKent County
TypeCity
Population11,371 (2020)
Land area2.93 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Water area0.46 sq mi (1.20 km²)
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates42.9461° N, 85.6045° W
ZIP code49506
Official websiteeastgr.org
Census code (GEOID)2623980

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about East Grand Rapids

What county is East Grand Rapids in?

East Grand Rapids is in Kent County, Michigan.

What is the population of East Grand Rapids, MI?

11,371 people lived in East Grand Rapids at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of East Grand Rapids, MI?

The ZIP code of East Grand Rapids is 49506.

What is the elevation of East Grand Rapids?

745 feet (227 m) above sea level.

What towns are near East Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids (2.8 mi), Kentwood (4.3 mi), Forest Hills (5.9 mi), Wyoming (6.4 mi), Northview (6.5 mi).

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