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Barry County, MI
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Barry County, Michigan.
Population
63,409
Land area
553sq mi
People per sq mi
115
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Barry County
Barry County at a glance
- Barry County is 36% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,500, 6% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,100 (14% above Michigan) and median rent is $972 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hastings (7,520), Middleville (4,380) and Nashville (1,503).
Local data for Barry County, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools25
- Colleges1
- Libraries7
- Banks8
- Post Offices8
- Parks33
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants74
- Affordable Housing2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Barry County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$264,100
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,159), Irish Americans (6,862), Dutch Americans (6,795).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,672
13,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,378
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
PPP loans
$67.7M
1,156 loans, 8,561 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$382K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barry County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barry County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
290
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
181
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barry County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barry County, MI?
- Hastings is the largest city or town in Barry County, with about 7,520 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barry County?
- Barry County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48897, 49021, 49046, 49050, 49058.
- What is the population of Barry County, MI?
- About 63,409 people live in Barry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barry County?
- Barry County borders Kent County, Kalamazoo County, Calhoun County, Allegan County, Eaton County, Ionia County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023