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Martin, MI
Village in Allegan County, Michigan.
Population
579
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
0
Martin and its ZIP codes
Martin at a glance
- Martin is about 4.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,357 a year, 17% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,000 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $369 a month.
Local data for Martin, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Martin, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,357
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$176,000
Median rent
$369/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (148), German Americans (123), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegan County. PPP loans are for Martin.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,066
43,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$752M
FY 2026, $6,242 per person
How people get to work
Martin, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Martin, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Martin, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Martin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlainwellCity | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| OtsegoCity | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| HopkinsVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WaylandCity | 9.6 mi | 3 |
| AlleganCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| DeltonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| RichlandVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Hickory CornersCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| ParchmentCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| South Gull LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Comstock NorthwestCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| GoblesCity | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martin, MI in?
- Martin is in Allegan County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Martin, MI?
- About 579 people live in Martin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martin?
- Nearby places include Plainwell (6.2 mi), Otsego (6.2 mi), Hopkins (8.9 mi), Wayland (9.6 mi), Allegan (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023