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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Zeeland

Michigan · 5,805 residents · 2.991 sq mi
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Zeeland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,611. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,805
+7%since 1990
from 5,417 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,941 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,811 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+15%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Zeeland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,611
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,861 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,801
+63%since 1990
from $12,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
22.6% rent
2.5
+21%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,257)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(174)
Asian0.7%(39)
Diversity Score14.3%(775)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(5,324)
Black0.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(269)
Asian1.3%(76)
Diversity Score15.7%(910)
16
+10%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zeeland, Michigan?

Zeeland, Michigan has about 5,805 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zeeland, Michigan?

The typical household in Zeeland, Michigan earns about $45,611 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 $112,800, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Zeeland, Michigan?

About 22.0% 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 4.6% 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 388 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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