Grandville Michigan Map

About Grandville, Michigan

Grandville is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 16,356. The population density is 859.6 people per km². Grandville is located at 42.9097°N, 85.7631°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49418.

Grandville rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers, where the terrain gently rises and falls, punctuated by the verdant embrace of deciduous trees. It lies 2.9 miles west of Wyoming, MI (from Wyoming, MI: bearing 265°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Grand Rapids. The air, especially in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, often carries a sweet, earthy scent, a perfume of damp soil and ripening leaves that clings to the broad, open avenues and the more intimate, winding residential streets. Here, the sky feels expansive, a vast canvas for the shifting moods of the Michigan weather, and the character of Grandville is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered seasons and changes with a steadfast, unpretentious spirit. The history of Grandville is intrinsically linked to the Grand River, a vital artery that once pulsed with the lifeblood of commerce and transportation, shaping the town’s early development and its enduring connection to the water. Its economy, once heavily reliant on milling and manufacturing, has gracefully evolved, now finding its strength in a diverse mix of retail, services, and light industry, with a particular fondness for the vibrant farmers’ markets that spill onto the sidewalks in warmer months, showcasing the bounty of the surrounding agricultural lands. For those who call Grandville home, there's a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet acknowledgment of the generations that have walked these streets, their stories subtly woven into the fabric of everyday life, a testament to the enduring charm of this Kent County gem.

About This Grandville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Grandville, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Grandville and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Grandville includes the ZIP code (49418), telephone area code (616), county seat of Kent County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Grandville Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Grandville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.