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Ferrysburg, MI
City in Ottawa County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49409, 49456.
Population
2,959
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
990
ZIP codes
2
Ferrysburg and its ZIP codes
Ferrysburg at a glance
- Ferrysburg is about 5.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,400, 3% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,900 (4% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,257 a month.
Local data for Ferrysburg, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferrysburg, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,400
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$239,900
Median rent
$1,257/mo
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
51.0%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (560), German Americans (552), Irish Americans (417).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Ferrysburg.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
PPP loans
$2.9M
19 loans, 286 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ferrysburg, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferrysburg, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
80° / 19°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferrysburg, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Ferrysburg
2 in or overlapping Ferrysburg. Population shown
Cities near Ferrysburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring LakeVillage | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Grand HavenCity | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| FruitportVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Norton ShoresCity | 5.7 mi | 23.2 |
| NunicaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Muskegon HeightsCity | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| MuskegonCity | 11 mi | 14.1 |
| North MuskegonCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 23.2 |
| RavennaVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferrysburg, MI in?
- Ferrysburg is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferrysburg, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferrysburg include 49409, 49456.
- What is the population of Ferrysburg, MI?
- About 2,959 people live in Ferrysburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferrysburg?
- Nearby places include Spring Lake (1.6 mi), Grand Haven (2.3 mi), Fruitport (4.3 mi), Norton Shores (5.7 mi), Nunica (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023