Nunica
Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan
Nunica is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ottawa County, Michigan, with 351 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fruitport, 5.0 miles NW.
- 351residents (2020 Census)
- 627 ftelevation · 191 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 192 / sq mipopulation density
- 49448ZIP code
About Nunica
Nunica is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located near the center of Crockery Township in Ottawa County, close to the junction of Interstate 96 (I-96), M-104, and M-231 at 43°04′47″N 86°04′02″W. As of the 2020 census, Nunica had a population of 351. The first white settlers were Manley Patchin in 1836 and William Hathaway, Jr., in 1839. Hathaway became the first postmaster of Crockery Creek on February 7, 1848. The name of the post office was changed to Nunica on January 8, 1859. The settlement was first platted by Henry Ernst in 1865. The name Nunica is derived from the Native American word menonica, meaning "clay earth", from which pottery was made. This clay was also the origin for the name of Crockery Creek. The Nunica ZIP code 49448 serves most of Crockery Township, as well as portions of Sullivan Township in Muskegon County to the north and small areas of Polkton Township to the east.
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Living in Nunica
- Median household income
- $60,515
- Median home value
- $327,100
- Median age
- 31.9
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Nunica had 351 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 351 |
|---|---|
| Density | 192 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nunica at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ottawa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 351 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.83 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0852° N, 86.0748° W |
| ZIP code | 49448 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2659520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nunica
- Fruitport5.0 mi NW
- Spring Lake6.1 mi W
- Coopersville7.3 mi E
- Grand Haven7.6 mi W
- Ferrysburg7.7 mi W
- Lamont9.5 mi SE
- Allendale9.7 mi SE
- Ravenna9.8 mi NE
- Norton Shores9.9 mi NW
- Wolf Lake11.2 mi N
- Muskegon Heights11.6 mi NW
- Roosevelt Park12.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Nunica
What county is Nunica in?
Nunica is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Nunica, MI?
351 people lived in Nunica at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nunica, MI?
The ZIP code of Nunica is 49448.
What is the elevation of Nunica?
627 feet (191 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nunica?
Fruitport (5.0 mi), Spring Lake (6.1 mi), Coopersville (7.3 mi), Grand Haven (7.6 mi), Ferrysburg (7.7 mi).
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