Jenison
Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan

Jenison is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ottawa County, Michigan, with 16,640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hudsonville, 3.5 miles SW.
- 16,640residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 2,842 / sq mipopulation density
- 49428ZIP code
About Jenison
Jenison is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Georgetown Charter Township. As of the 2020 census, Jenison had a population of 16,640. The current estimated population for the entire Jenison ZIP code, 49428, is 26,156. The geographical boundaries of the ZIP code are larger than that of the CDP.
It is a bedroom community in proximity to Grand Rapids.
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Living in Jenison
- Median household income
- $89,593
- Median home value
- $281,600
- Median rent
- $2,306/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Jenison had 16,640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,842 per sq mi (1,097 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jenison at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ottawa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,640 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.85 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9019° N, 85.8273° W |
| ZIP code | 49428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2641680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jenison
- Hudsonville3.5 mi SW
- Grandville3.8 mi E
- Wyoming6.2 mi E
- Walker7.5 mi NE
- Allendale8.1 mi NW
- Byron Center8.3 mi SE
- Cutlerville8.9 mi SE
- Lamont9.0 mi NW
- Grand Rapids9.6 mi NE
- Zeeland11.2 mi SW
- East Grand Rapids11.7 mi E
- Kentwood11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jenison
What county is Jenison in?
Jenison is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Jenison, MI?
16,640 people lived in Jenison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jenison, MI?
The ZIP code of Jenison is 49428.
What is the elevation of Jenison?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jenison?
Hudsonville (3.5 mi), Grandville (3.8 mi), Wyoming (6.2 mi), Walker (7.5 mi), Allendale (8.1 mi).
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