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Ionia, MI
City in Ionia County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48846.
Population
12,753
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,357
ZIP codes
1
Ionia and its ZIP codes
Ionia at a glance
- Ionia is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 81st among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $63,978, 12% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,800 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Ionia, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ionia, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,978
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,564), Irish Americans (1,119), Dutch Americans (990).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Ionia.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,699
18,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $5,564 per person
PPP loans
$10.3M
236 loans, 1,584 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ionia, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ionia, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
234
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ionia, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Ionia
1 in or overlapping Ionia. Population shown
Cities near Ionia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyonsVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| MuirVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| SaranacVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| PortlandCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| BeldingCity | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| PewamoVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake OdessaVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| LowellCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| SunfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SheridanVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| FowlerVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ionia, MI in?
- Ionia is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Ionia, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ionia include 48846.
- What is the population of Ionia, MI?
- About 12,753 people live in Ionia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ionia?
- Nearby places include Lyons (6.6 mi), Muir (7.2 mi), Saranac (7.6 mi), Palo (10 mi), Portland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023