Grand Rapids
City in Kent County, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in Kent County, Michigan, with 198,917 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Grand Rapids, 2.8 miles E.
- 198,917residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 44.8 sq miland area · 116.0 km²
- 4,442 / sq mipopulation density
- 49503main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States. The city had a population of 198,917 at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 201,183 in 2025. Grand Rapids is the second-most populated municipality in the state, after Detroit. It is the central city of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, which has a population of around 1.2 million and is the 49th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
Grand Rapids is situated along the Grand River approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of Lake Michigan, and is considered the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan. Originally inhabited by the Hopewell and later Odawa people, the area was settled by European Americans in the early 19th century. Grand Rapids incorporated as a village in 1838 and as a city in 1850. It gained prominence as the "Furniture City" due to its thriving furniture manufacturing industry that remains prominent in the area. Corewell Health, Meijer, and Steelcase are now notable businesses within the region.
Culturally, Grand Rapids is home to several museums, including the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Museum. The city also hosts the annual ArtPrize, an international art competition, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a premier horticultural and artistic destination. As a result of the numerous craft breweries in the city, including Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids is also known as "Beer City USA". Grand Rapids was the childhood home of U.S. President Gerald Ford, who is buried with his wife Betty on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in the city. The city's Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Gerald R. Ford Freeway are named after him.
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Living in Grand Rapids
- Median household income
- $69,108
- Median home value
- $244,500
- Median rent
- $1,266/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Grand Rapids had 198,917 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 198,917 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,442 per sq mi (1,715 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Rapids at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 198,917 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.78 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9612° N, 85.6556° W |
| ZIP codes | 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507 |
| Official website | grandrapidsmi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2634000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grand Rapids
- East Grand Rapids2.8 mi E
- Wyoming5.5 mi SW
- Walker5.6 mi NW
- Comstock Park5.8 mi N
- Northview6.0 mi NE
- Kentwood6.2 mi SE
- Grandville6.4 mi SW
- Forest Hills8.4 mi E
- Cutlerville8.5 mi S
- Jenison9.6 mi SW
- Cannonsburg11.2 mi NE
- Byron Center11.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids
What county is Grand Rapids in?
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Grand Rapids, MI?
198,917 people lived in Grand Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grand Rapids, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49503. Other ZIP codes: 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507.
What is the elevation of Grand Rapids?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Rapids?
East Grand Rapids (2.8 mi), Wyoming (5.5 mi), Walker (5.6 mi), Comstock Park (5.8 mi), Northview (6.0 mi).
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