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Hesperia, MI
Village in Oceana County, Michigan.
Population
934
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,142
ZIP codes
0
Hesperia and its ZIP codes
Hesperia at a glance
- Hesperia is about 6.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,174, 49% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $571 a month.
Local data for Hesperia, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hesperia, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,174
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$571/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (211), Irish Americans (114), Dutch Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oceana County. PPP loans are for Hesperia.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
6,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $8,520 per person
How people get to work
Hesperia, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hesperia, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
230
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 14°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hesperia, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Hesperia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FremontCity | 8.6 mi | 3.6 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| White CloudCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| New EraVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| NewaygoCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| ShelbyVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| RothburyVillage | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| HartCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| WhitehallCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| MontagueCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| GrantCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| MearsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| PentwaterVillage | 24 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hesperia, MI in?
- Hesperia is in Oceana County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Hesperia, MI?
- About 934 people live in Hesperia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hesperia?
- Nearby places include Fremont (8.6 mi), Walkerville (11 mi), White Cloud (14 mi), New Era (15 mi), Twin Lake (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023