Northview
Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan

Northview is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kent County, Michigan, with 15,301 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Comstock Park, 3.7 miles W.
- 15,301residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.7 km²
- 1,486 / sq mipopulation density
- 49525ZIP code
About Northview
Northview is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,301 at the 2020 census. The community is located mostly within Plainfield Township with a very small portion extending into Grand Rapids Township to the south.
The community is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and borders the city of Grand Rapids to the south.
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Living in Northview
- Median household income
- $85,403
- Median home value
- $289,300
- Median rent
- $1,247/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Northview had 15,301 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,301 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,486 per sq mi (574 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northview at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,301 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.30 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0399° N, 85.6034° W |
| ZIP code | 49525 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2658945 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northview
- Comstock Park3.7 mi W
- Grand Rapids6.0 mi SW
- East Grand Rapids6.5 mi S
- Cannonsburg6.6 mi E
- Rockford7.1 mi N
- Forest Hills8.0 mi SE
- Walker8.3 mi W
- Sparta9.7 mi NW
- Kentwood10.7 mi S
- Wyoming11.6 mi SW
- Grandville12.2 mi SW
- Cedar Springs12.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northview
What county is Northview in?
Northview is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Northview, MI?
15,301 people lived in Northview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northview, MI?
The ZIP code of Northview is 49525.
What is the elevation of Northview?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northview?
Comstock Park (3.7 mi), Grand Rapids (6.0 mi), East Grand Rapids (6.5 mi), Cannonsburg (6.6 mi), Rockford (7.1 mi).
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