Living in Zeeland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zeeland · Census data 2020–2024
Zeeland has 5,665 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $52,628 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $299,000, the median rent is $951/month.
Zeeland at a glance
- Population
- 5,665
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,628State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $299,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Zeeland a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Zeeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zeeland the median home value is $299,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,427 a month in housing costs.
Zeeland median household income
The median household income in Zeeland is $52,628 and the income per person is $33,069. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Zeeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,480
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.30
Zeeland demographics
- Population
- 5,665
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 2,396
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zeeland ›
Education in Zeeland
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Zeeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zeeland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Zeeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland | 5,665 | $52,628 | $299,000 | $951 |
| Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | $252,200 | $1,193 |
| Beechwood | 2,776 | $71,275 | $277,800 | $871 |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | $91,280 | $285,700 | $1,264 |
| Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | $281,600 | $2,306 |
| Allendale | 26,679 | $70,150 | $307,900 | $1,111 |
| Saugatuck | 766 | $121,178 | $650,800 | $616 |
| Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $271,300 | $1,143 |
| Byron Center | 7,403 | $122,553 | $384,400 | $1,517 |
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What is the median household income in Zeeland, MI?
The median household income in Zeeland is $52,628, 28% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Zeeland?
The median home value in Zeeland is $299,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Zeeland?
The median gross rent in Zeeland is $951 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Zeeland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Zeeland?
The median age in Zeeland is 37.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Zeeland?
The average commute to work in Zeeland is 14 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zeeland?
The unemployment rate in Zeeland is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zeeland?
29.6% of adults in Zeeland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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