3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 493xxBig Rapids, MI area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 493 changed +5.3% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.6% for Michigan and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 49301–49349. Most of its 2010 population lived in Kent County (55%), Mecosta County (13%), Newaygo County (11%). Communities in the region include Forest Hills, Comstock Park, Byron Center, Rockford, Sparta. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.3%
- 5-year change
- +51.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +275%
- National rank (1 year)
- 237th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 493 vs Michigan and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 493: 374.5
- Michigan: 328.0
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro: 390.7
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 493 | MI | U.S. | Gap vs MI | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.3% | +4.6% | +3.0% | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts |
| 3 years | +18.3% | +18.0% | +12.9% | +0.3 pts | +5.4 pts |
| 5 years | +51.1% | +45.6% | +41.3% | +5.5 pts | +9.9 pts |
| 10 years | +119% | +104% | +93.3% | +15.8 pts | +26.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +275% | +228% | +292% | +46.5 pts | −17.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 493 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +272% | $1,116,577 |
| Q2 2000 | +179% | $837,371 |
| Q2 2005 | +127% | $681,529 |
| Q2 2010 | +171% | $813,364 |
| Q2 2015 | +135% | $703,859 |
| Q2 2020 | +72.7% | $518,148 |
| Q2 2021 | +51.1% | $453,408 |
| Q2 2023 | +18.3% | $354,931 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.3% | $315,883 |
How ZIP3 493 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 493 ranks 237th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 7th of 20 in Michigan. Its one-year change is +2.3 pts versus the nation and +0.7 pts versus Michigan. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 237th of 882 | 7th of 20 |
| 3 years | 286th of 882 | 10th of 20 |
| 5 years | 213th of 882 | 9th of 20 |
| 10 years | 103rd of 882 | 6th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 393rd of 879 | 6th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 493
ZIP3 493's index peaked in Q4 2005, fell 19.2% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2016, about 10.5 years after the top. Today it sits +124% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 493 | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -19.2% | Q2 2016 (10.5 yrs) | +124% |
| MI | Q3 2005 | Q2 2011 | -29.4% | Q2 2018 (12.8 yrs) | +83.3% |
| Metro | Q3 2005 | Q2 2011 | -20.9% | Q1 2016 (10.5 yrs) | +133% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 493's index has changed +69.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 493 after inflation | MI after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.4% | +0.7% | +0.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +7.7% | +7.4% | +6.3% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +21.9% | +17.4% | +20.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +57.7% | +46.3% | +62.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +69.1% | +48.1% | +76.5% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 493
Regional estimate
$657,980
- Estimated gain
- $357,980
- Index change
- +119%
- Start index
- 170.75
- End index
- 374.50
ZIP3 493 (Big Rapids, MI area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 495 · Grand Rapids, MI area | MI | +3.6% | +48.4% | +314% |
| 494 · Muskegon, MI area | MI | +4.4% | +54.5% | +288% |
| 488 · East Lansing, MI area | MI | +4.9% | +44.0% | +213% |
| 489 · Lansing, MI area | MI | -2.3% | +33.6% | +165% |
| 490 · Kalamazoo, MI area | MI | +2.8% | +45.8% | +240% |
| 486 · Saginaw, MI area | MI | +5.6% | +55.0% | +198% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 374.50 |
| Q1 2026 | 364.45 |
| Q4 2025 | 362.43 |
| Q3 2025 | 357.87 |
| Q2 2025 | 355.67 |
| Q1 2025 | 350.66 |
| Q4 2024 | 340.01 |
| Q3 2024 | 341.10 |
| Q2 2024 | 338.43 |
| Q1 2024 | 323.09 |
| Q4 2023 | 319.74 |
| Q3 2023 | 318.29 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 493?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 493, the regional index changed +5.3% over the year to Q2 2026, +51.1% over five years, +119% over ten years, and +275% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 493 appreciating faster than Michigan and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.3% compares with +4.6% for Michigan and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.3 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +9.9 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 493?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 493. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 49301 to 49349 (42 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.