Forest Hills
Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan
Forest Hills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kent County, Michigan, with 28,573 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Grand Rapids, 5.9 miles W.
- 28,573residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 49.3 sq miland area · 127.7 km²
- 580 / sq mipopulation density
- 49301main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Forest Hills
Forest Hills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 28,573 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous CDP in Michigan. It is also the largest CDP by area in the state of Michigan, encompassing nearly all of Ada Township and most of the northern half of Cascade Township. The Forest Hills Public Schools District serves most of the community.
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Living in Forest Hills
- Median household income
- $158,005
- Median home value
- $498,500
- Median rent
- $1,958/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Forest Hills had 28,573 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,573 |
|---|---|
| Density | 580 per sq mi (224 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Hills at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 28,573 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.30 sq mi (127.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.51 sq mi (3.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9602° N, 85.4897° W |
| ZIP codes | 49301, 49546 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2629580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Hills
- East Grand Rapids5.9 mi W
- Cannonsburg6.5 mi N
- Lowell7.3 mi E
- Kentwood7.4 mi SW
- Northview8.0 mi NW
- Grand Rapids8.4 mi W
- Comstock Park11.1 mi NW
- Caledonia11.5 mi S
- Wyoming12.0 mi SW
- Cutlerville12.5 mi SW
- Rockford12.6 mi N
- Walker13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills
What county is Forest Hills in?
Forest Hills is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Forest Hills, MI?
28,573 people lived in Forest Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Hills, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49301. Other ZIP codes: 49546.
What is the elevation of Forest Hills?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Hills?
East Grand Rapids (5.9 mi), Cannonsburg (6.5 mi), Lowell (7.3 mi), Kentwood (7.4 mi), Northview (8.0 mi).
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