How Old Are the Homes? Drywall vs. Plaster by City
The age of a house tells you whether you likely have drywall or plaster. These shares come from the American Community Survey 2020-2024.
| City | Built 1939 or earlier | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 37.5% | 75.7% |
| East Grand Rapids | 28.8% | 92.6% |
| Wyoming | 10.4% | 64.3% |
| Grandville | 7.5% | 52.3% |
| Rockford | 7.2% | 40.8% |
| Walker | 5.3% | 45.1% |
| Kentwood | 2.3% | 45.0% |
Homes from 1939 or earlier are the most likely to have plaster walls. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, which matters for sanding and demolition under the EPA RRP rule. Newer homes almost always have drywall.
