Kentwood
City in Kent County, Michigan
Kentwood is a city in Kent County, Michigan, with 54,304 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Grand Rapids, 4.3 miles N.
- 54,304residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 20.9 sq miland area · 54.2 km²
- 2,596 / sq mipopulation density
- 49508main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kentwood
Kentwood is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 54,304 as of the 2020 census. The city is bordered on the northwest by Grand Rapids and is the third most-populated municipality in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
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Living in Kentwood
- Median household income
- $74,373
- Median home value
- $268,200
- Median rent
- $1,260/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Kentwood had 54,304 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,304 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,596 per sq mi (1,002 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kentwood at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 54,304 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.91 sq mi (54.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8848° N, 85.5925° W |
| ZIP codes | 49508, 49512 |
| Official website | ci.kentwood.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2642820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kentwood
- East Grand Rapids4.3 mi N
- Cutlerville5.1 mi SW
- Wyoming5.8 mi W
- Grand Rapids6.2 mi NW
- Caledonia7.3 mi SE
- Forest Hills7.4 mi NE
- Grandville8.1 mi W
- Byron Center8.6 mi SW
- Northview10.7 mi N
- Walker11.3 mi NW
- Comstock Park11.8 mi N
- Jenison11.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kentwood
What county is Kentwood in?
Kentwood is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Kentwood, MI?
54,304 people lived in Kentwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kentwood, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49508. Other ZIP codes: 49512.
What is the elevation of Kentwood?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kentwood?
East Grand Rapids (4.3 mi), Cutlerville (5.1 mi), Wyoming (5.8 mi), Grand Rapids (6.2 mi), Caledonia (7.3 mi).
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