Walker
City in Kent County, Michigan
Walker is a city in Kent County, Michigan, with 25,132 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Comstock Park, 5.2 miles NE.
- 25,132residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 24.6 sq miland area · 63.7 km²
- 1,023 / sq mipopulation density
- 49504main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Walker
Walker is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A suburb of Grand Rapids, Walker borders the city to the north and west. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,132.
Walker was originally organized as Walker Township in 1837 and later incorporated as a city in 1962. It is home to the headquarters of Meijer and Bissell.
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Living in Walker
- Median household income
- $76,360
- Median home value
- $295,200
- Median rent
- $1,202/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Walker had 25,132 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,132 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,023 per sq mi (395 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walker at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,132 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.58 sq mi (63.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9965° N, 85.7563° W |
| ZIP codes | 49504, 49534, 49544 |
| Official website | ci.walker.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2682960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walker
- Comstock Park5.2 mi NE
- Grand Rapids5.6 mi SE
- Grandville6.6 mi S
- Jenison7.5 mi SW
- Wyoming7.8 mi S
- Lamont7.9 mi W
- Northview8.3 mi E
- East Grand Rapids8.4 mi SE
- Allendale9.5 mi W
- Coopersville10.2 mi NW
- Hudsonville10.9 mi SW
- Sparta11.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Walker
What county is Walker in?
Walker is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Walker, MI?
25,132 people lived in Walker at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walker, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49504. Other ZIP codes: 49534, 49544.
What is the elevation of Walker?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walker?
Comstock Park (5.2 mi), Grand Rapids (5.6 mi), Grandville (6.6 mi), Jenison (7.5 mi), Wyoming (7.8 mi).
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