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Grand Haven, MI
City in Ottawa County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49417.
Population
10,996
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,921
ZIP codes
1
Grand Haven and its ZIP codes
Grand Haven at a glance
- Grand Haven is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 95th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $60,669 a year, 17% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,100 (8% above Michigan) and median rent is $939 a month.
Local data for Grand Haven, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grand Haven, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,669
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$939/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,006), Dutch Americans (1,839), Irish Americans (940).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Grand Haven.
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
How people get to work
Grand Haven, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Haven, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Haven, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Crime in Grand Haven
Grand Haven Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 217
- per 100,000 people · 50% of the MI rate
- Property crime
- 715
- per 100,000 people · 55% of the MI rate
ZIP codes in Grand Haven
1 in or overlapping Grand Haven. Population shown
Cities near Grand Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring LakeVillage | 2 mi | 1.2 |
| FerrysburgCity | 2.3 mi | 3 |
| FruitportVillage | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| NunicaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Norton ShoresCity | 7.9 mi | 23.2 |
| Muskegon HeightsCity | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MuskegonCity | 13 mi | 14.1 |
| North MuskegonCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.2 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| RavennaVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| ZeelandCity | 20 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Haven, MI in?
- Grand Haven is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Grand Haven, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grand Haven include 49417.
- What is the population of Grand Haven, MI?
- About 10,996 people live in Grand Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Haven?
- Nearby places include Spring Lake (2 mi), Ferrysburg (2.3 mi), Fruitport (6 mi), Nunica (7.9 mi), Norton Shores (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023