Kentwood Michigan Map

About Kentwood, Michigan

Kentwood is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 54,296. The population density is 999.0 people per km². Kentwood is located at 42.8695°N, 85.6447°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49512.

Kentwood rises from the gentle, rolling terrain of West Michigan, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. It lies 4.3 miles south-east of Wyoming, MI (from Wyoming, MI: bearing 135°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Grand Rapids. The landscape here is a mosaic of suburban sprawl and encroaching woodlands, punctuated by the occasional glint of a pond or the dark, reflective surface of a marsh. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees whose leaves turn a fiery spectacle in autumn, give way to quieter residential streets where the dappled sunlight filters through a canopy of oak and maple. The land itself, shaped by ancient glacial forces, offers a subtle, persistent undulation that lends a quiet character to the visual horizon, a soft rise and fall that is easily overlooked but deeply felt. Historically, Kentwood’s development is tied to the agricultural bounty and burgeoning industrial spirit of Kent County. Once a landscape dotted with farms and orchards, it has transformed into a vibrant community that balances its suburban conveniences with a deep connection to the natural world. The local economy thrives on a diverse mix of retail, professional services, and light manufacturing, a testament to the region’s adaptability. While not marked by grand historical monuments, Kentwood’s story is told in the quiet persistence of its neighborhoods, the enduring presence of its parks, and the steady flow of life that moves through its streets, a rhythm that feels both familiar and uniquely its own.

About This Kentwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kentwood, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.869473, -85.644749. 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 Kentwood and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Kentwood includes the ZIP code (49508), telephone area code (616), county seat of Kent County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Kentwood 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 Kentwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.