Kent County GIS Maps
Kent County, Michigan, has 657,974 residents and covers 848.1 square miles. The population grew 9.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kent County is 26081.
Grand Rapids is the county's largest population center. Kent County also includes 27 zip codes, 24 public school districts and 51 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kent County Trends
- Population
- 657,974▴
- Median Home Value
- $265,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 94,998▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kent County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kent County Population
Kent County had 657,974 residents in 2020. That was 9.2% higher than in 2010. Kent County added 83,639 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 776 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids.
Population Trend in Kent County MI
Kent County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kent County Zip Codes
Kent County has 27 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Grand Rapids (49508), Grand Rapids (49504) and Grand Rapids (49503). Grand Rapids is the largest zip by population, with about 41,851 residents or 6% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 19% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kent County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49508 | Grand Rapids | 41,851 | ▴ 6.9% |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids | 41,249 | ▴ 3.1% |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids | 39,344 | ▴ 9.5% |
| 49341 | Rockford | 38,250 | ▴ 13.4% |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids | 38,137 | ▴ 7.6% |
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Kent County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kent County Demographics
Kent County has a median age of 35.7, which makes the county a little younger than Michigan overall. About 23.7% of residents are under 18, while 14.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 39.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kent County MI
Median Age
35.7
Under 18
23.7%
Age 65+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
39.6%
Kent County School Districts
Kent County is served by 24 public school districts with 94,998 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kentwood Public Schools and Forest Hills Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 34% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kent County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | 13,567 | 14.3% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Kentwood Public Schools | 9,536 | 10% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Forest Hills Public Schools | 8,797 | 9.3% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Rockford Public Schools | 7,440 | 7.8% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Grandville Public Schools | 5,512 | 5.8% | ▴ 1.3% |
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Kent County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kent County Housing & Real Estate
Kent County has a median home value of $265,700 and a median gross rent of $1,176. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Michigan median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $387,675 and homes spent about 43 days on the market.
Kent County Housing Mix
Kent County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kent County Housing Trends
Kent County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kent County, MI
Kent County has 29,693 business listings across 1,153 categories. The largest categories in Kent County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (671, 2.3%), Real Estate Agents (519, 1.7%), and Medical Offices (435, 1.5%). The full Kent County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kent County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kent County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 671 | 2.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 519 | 1.7% |
| Medical Offices | 435 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 432 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 409 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 408 | 1.4% |
| Professional Services | 373 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 336 | 1.1% |
| Auto Repair | 328 | 1.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 307 | 1.0% |
Kent County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| 3DXTECH | 3D Printing Service | Grand Rapids |
| Our Hope Association | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Grand Rapids |
| Cornerstone University Campus Store | Academic Bookstore | Grand Rapids |
| Kingsley Building | Accommodation | Grand Rapids |
| Rehmann | Accountant | Grand Rapids |
| Hutchinson | Acoustical Consultant | Grand-rapids |
| Algoma Sports Township Park | Active Life | Rockford |
| Grand Wellness | Acupuncture | Grand Rapids |
| Pine Rest Retreat Clinic | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Grand Rapids |
| Greater Hopes Michigan Adoption Center | Adoption Services | Wyoming |
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Kent County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kent County Basemaps
Kent County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Kent County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kent County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Kent County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.