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Lamont, MI
Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49430.
Population
1,177
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
1
Lamont and its ZIP codes
Lamont at a glance
- Lamont is about 2.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $150,438 a year, about 2.1 times the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,300 (99% above Michigan).
Local data for Lamont, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamont, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,438
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$460,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.0%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (755), German Americans (195), Swedish Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Lamont.
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
$339K
1 loan, 64 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lamont, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamont, 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
83° / 14°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamont, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Lamont
1 in or overlapping Lamont. Population shown
Cities near Lamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 23.2 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 4.8 |
| WalkerCity | 7.7 mi | 24.6 |
| JenisonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.9 |
| NunicaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| HudsonvilleCity | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| GrandvilleCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| Comstock ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| RavennaVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 12 mi | 44.8 |
| WyomingCity | 14 mi | 24.7 |
| SpartaVillage | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| FruitportVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ZeelandCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| Spring LakeVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamont, MI in?
- Lamont is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Lamont, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lamont include 49430.
- What is the population of Lamont, MI?
- About 1,177 people live in Lamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamont?
- Nearby places include Allendale (2.8 mi), Coopersville (4.2 mi), Walker (7.7 mi), Jenison (8.6 mi), Nunica (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023