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Lowell, MI
City in Kent County, Michigan.
Population
4,139
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,437
ZIP codes
0
Lowell and its ZIP codes
Lowell at a glance
- Lowell is about 8.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,875, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,400 and median rent is $1,056 a month.
Local data for Lowell, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lowell, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,875
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,138), Dutch Americans (572), Irish Americans (440).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Lowell.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,799
417,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.39B
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
How people get to work
Lowell, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lowell, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
555
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowell, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Lowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaranacVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 49.3 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| KentwoodCity | 12 mi | 20.9 |
| FreeportVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| BeldingCity | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| IoniaCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.3 |
| Lake OdessaVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 17 mi | 44.8 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| RockfordCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| GreenvilleCity | 17 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowell, MI in?
- Lowell is in Kent County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Lowell, MI?
- About 4,139 people live in Lowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowell?
- Nearby places include Saranac (6.9 mi), Forest Hills (7.4 mi), Clarksville (8.5 mi), Cannonsburg (10 mi), Kentwood (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023