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Belding, MI
City in Ionia County, Michigan.
Population
5,960
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,262
ZIP codes
0
Belding and its ZIP codes
Belding at a glance
- Belding is about 7.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,373 a year, 17% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Belding, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belding, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,373
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,418), Irish Americans (698), Mexican Americans (464).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Belding.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,699
18,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $5,564 per person
How people get to work
Belding, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belding, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
234
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belding, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Belding
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenvilleCity | 6.1 mi | 6.3 |
| SheridanVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| IoniaCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| SaranacVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LowellCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| StantonCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 49.3 |
| LyonsVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| MuirVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| TrufantCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| RockfordCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Cedar SpringsCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belding, MI in?
- Belding is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Belding, MI?
- About 5,960 people live in Belding, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belding?
- Nearby places include Greenville (6.1 mi), Sheridan (11 mi), Ionia (12 mi), Saranac (12 mi), Cannonsburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023