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Greenville, MI
City in Montcalm County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48838.
Population
8,995
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,418
ZIP codes
1
Greenville and its ZIP codes
Greenville at a glance
- Greenville is about 8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 112th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $63,285 a year, 13% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 (20% below Michigan) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for Greenville, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenville, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,285
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$184,200
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,415), Irish Americans (984), Polish Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montcalm County. PPP loans are for Greenville.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,167
16,387 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $6,504 per person
PPP loans
$32.4M
375 loans, 4,252 jobs reported
How people get to work
Greenville, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenville, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenville, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Greenville
1 in or overlapping Greenville. Population shown
Cities near Greenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeldingCity | 6.1 mi | 4.7 |
| SheridanVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| TrufantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| StantonCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar SpringsCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| Sand LakeVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| PiersonVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| McBrideVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| RockfordCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| IoniaCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| LowellCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| SaranacVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| LakeviewVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenville, MI in?
- Greenville is in Montcalm County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenville, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenville include 48838.
- What is the population of Greenville, MI?
- About 8,995 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenville?
- Nearby places include Belding (6.1 mi), Sheridan (9.3 mi), Trufant (11 mi), Stanton (12 mi), Cannonsburg (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023