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Zeeland

Michigan · 5,637 residents (2025 est.) · 2.991 sq mi
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Zeeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,665
−2%since 2000
from 5,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,894 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,637 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Zeeland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,628
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,611 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,069
+59%since 2000
from $20,801 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+10%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+130%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(5,324)
Black0.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(269)
Asian1.3%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(910)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,559)
Black2.1%(121)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(912)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.3%(72)
Diversity Score40.7%(2,307)
Diversity Score
41
+160%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zeeland, Michigan?

Zeeland, Michigan has about 5,665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zeeland, Michigan?

The typical household in Zeeland, Michigan earns about $52,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zeeland, Michigan expensive?

In Zeeland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $299,000, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Zeeland, Michigan?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Zeeland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zeeland, Michigan?

About 10.4% of people in Zeeland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zeeland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Zeeland, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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