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Beechwood, MI

Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan.

Population

2,776

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,532

ZIP codes

0

Beechwood and its ZIP codes

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Beechwood at a glance

  • Beechwood is about 8.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,275, close to the Michigan median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,800 (20% above Michigan) and median rent is $871 a month.

Local data for Beechwood, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Beechwood, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,275

Poverty rate

29.3%

Median home value

$277,800

Median rent

$871/mo

Homeownership

58.9%

Bachelor's or higher

32.2%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

18.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (577), Mexican Americans (310), German Americans (251).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Beechwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,590

129,408 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,678

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $6,012 per person

Ottawa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Beechwood, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Beechwood, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

419

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

318

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 20°F

38.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Beechwood, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

Cities near Beechwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HollandCity2.5 mi16.9
ZeelandCity6 mi3
SaugatuckCity10 mi1.4
DouglasCity12 mi1.8
FennvilleCity14 mi1.1
HudsonvilleCity14 mi4.1
AllendaleCensus-designated place16 mi23.2
JenisonCensus-designated place17 mi5.9
Grand HavenCity18 mi5.7
LamontCensus-designated place19 mi2.8
Spring LakeVillage19 mi1.2
NunicaCensus-designated place20 mi1.8
GrandvilleCity20 mi7.2
Byron CenterCensus-designated place20 mi5.1
FerrysburgCity20 mi3
CoopersvilleCity21 mi4.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Beechwood, MI in?
Beechwood is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Beechwood, MI?
About 2,776 people live in Beechwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Beechwood?
Nearby places include Holland (2.5 mi), Zeeland (6 mi), Saugatuck (10 mi), Douglas (12 mi), Fennville (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023