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Jenison, MI
Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49428.
Population
17,582
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,003
ZIP codes
1
Jenison and its ZIP codes
Jenison at a glance
- Jenison is about 17 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 65th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $89,593 a year, 23% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,600 (22% above Michigan) and median rent is $2,306 a month.
Local data for Jenison, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jenison, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,593
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$281,600
Median rent
$2,306/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (7,250), German Americans (3,366), Irish Americans (1,479).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Jenison.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,590
129,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,678
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.78B
FY 2026, $6,012 per person
PPP loans
$56.55M
589 loans, 8,563 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jenison, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jenison, 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
82° / 17°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jenison, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Jenison
1 in or overlapping Jenison. Population shown
Cities near Jenison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandvilleCity | 3.1 mi | 7.2 |
| HudsonvilleCity | 3.6 mi | 4.1 |
| WalkerCity | 5.2 mi | 24.6 |
| WyomingCity | 6.7 mi | 24.7 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 8.2 mi | 44.8 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| CutlervilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.7 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 23.2 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| ZeelandCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| Comstock ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| KentwoodCity | 12 mi | 20.9 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jenison, MI in?
- Jenison is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Jenison, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jenison include 49428.
- What is the population of Jenison, MI?
- About 17,582 people live in Jenison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jenison?
- Nearby places include Grandville (3.1 mi), Hudsonville (3.6 mi), Walker (5.2 mi), Wyoming (6.7 mi), Byron Center (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023