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Gobles, MI
City in Van Buren County, Michigan.
Population
595
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
576
ZIP codes
0
Gobles and its ZIP codes
Gobles at a glance
- Gobles is about 3.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,250 a year, 39% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,200 (55% below Michigan) and median rent is $630 a month.
Local data for Gobles, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gobles, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,250
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$104,200
Median rent
$630/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (106), Dutch Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Gobles.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,990
21,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $7,256 per person
How people get to work
Gobles, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gobles, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gobles, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Gobles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomingdaleVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Paw PawVillage | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| BreedsvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| MattawanVillage | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| OtsegoCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| AlleganCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| BangorCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| PlainwellCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| LawtonVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| LawrenceVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| KalamazooCity | 15 mi | 24.6 |
| ParchmentCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| MartinVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| DecaturVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gobles, MI in?
- Gobles is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Gobles, MI?
- About 595 people live in Gobles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gobles?
- Nearby places include Bloomingdale (4.6 mi), Paw Paw (10 mi), Breedsville (10 mi), Mattawan (11 mi), Otsego (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023