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Fruitport, MI
Village in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Population
1,212
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,336
ZIP codes
0
Fruitport and its ZIP codes
Fruitport at a glance
- Fruitport is about 7.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,306, 16% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,300 (6% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,076 a month.
Local data for Fruitport, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fruitport, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,306
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$218,300
Median rent
$1,076/mo
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (281), Dutch Americans (122), Irish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskegon County. PPP loans are for Fruitport.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,781
62,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,283
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,398 per person
How people get to work
Fruitport, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fruitport, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fruitport, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Fruitport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring LakeVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| FerrysburgCity | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| NunicaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Norton ShoresCity | 5.5 mi | 23.2 |
| Grand HavenCity | 6 mi | 5.7 |
| Muskegon HeightsCity | 6.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.5 |
| MuskegonCity | 8.8 mi | 14.1 |
| North MuskegonCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| RavennaVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.2 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fruitport, MI in?
- Fruitport is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Fruitport, MI?
- About 1,212 people live in Fruitport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fruitport?
- Nearby places include Spring Lake (4.1 mi), Ferrysburg (4.3 mi), Nunica (5.3 mi), Norton Shores (5.5 mi), Grand Haven (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023