East Grand Rapids
City in Kent County, Michigan

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.
- 11,371residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 3,883 / sq mipopulation density
- 49506ZIP code
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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Living in East Grand Rapids
- 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 had 11,371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,883 per sq mi (1,499 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Grand Rapids at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,371 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9461° N, 85.6045° W |
| ZIP code | 49506 |
| Official website | eastgr.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2623980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids2.8 mi W
- Kentwood4.3 mi S
- Forest Hills5.9 mi E
- Wyoming6.4 mi SW
- Northview6.5 mi N
- Comstock Park7.7 mi NW
- Grandville8.1 mi SW
- Cutlerville8.1 mi SW
- Walker8.4 mi NW
- Cannonsburg9.9 mi NE
- Caledonia11.4 mi SE
- Byron Center11.4 mi SW
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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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