New Era

Village in Oceana County, Michigan

Aerial view of New Era, Michigan
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

New Era is a village in Oceana County, Michigan, with 446 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rothbury, 3.0 miles S.

About New Era

New Era is a village in Shelby Township, Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, New Era had a population of 446.

New Era is the birthplace of Caldecott Medal-winning children's author Verna Aardema. The village is near the halfway point on the Hart-Montague Trail, and local businesses woo visiting cyclists as they pass by along the trail. New Era is also home to dairy product manufacturer, Country Dairy.

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Living in New Era

Median household income
$77,125
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$900/mo
Median age
52.6
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New Era, MI population

New Era had 446 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census446
Density532 per sq mi (205 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New Era at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyOceana County
TypeVillage
Population446 (2020)
Land area0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates43.5596° N, 86.3472° W
ZIP code49446
Census code (GEOID)2657280

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New Era

What county is New Era in?

New Era is in Oceana County, Michigan.

What is the population of New Era, MI?

446 people lived in New Era at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Era, MI?

The ZIP code of New Era is 49446.

What is the elevation of New Era?

755 feet (230 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New Era?

Rothbury (3.0 mi), Shelby (3.7 mi), Hart (9.2 mi), Mears (9.3 mi), Montague (10.2 mi).

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