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Zeeland

Michigan · 5,719 residents · 2.991 sq mi
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Zeeland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $158,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,719
−1%since 2000
from 5,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,912 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Zeeland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,794
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,213
+69%since 2000
from $20,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(4,926)
Black1.3%(75)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(425)
Asian1.6%(93)
Other1.7%(96)
Diversity Score28%(1,600)
Diversity Score
28
+78%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zeeland, Michigan?

Zeeland, Michigan has about 5,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zeeland, Michigan?

The typical household in Zeeland, Michigan earns about $58,794 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 $158,400, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Zeeland, Michigan?

About 29.3% 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 8.3% 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 302 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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