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Montcalm County, MI
11 cities and towns and 16 ZIP codes in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Population
67,816
Land area
705sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
16
Cities and towns in Montcalm County
Montcalm County at a glance
- Montcalm County is 46% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,344 a year, 8% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,500 (20% below Michigan) and median rent is $869 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Greenville (8,995), Howard City (1,636) and Edmore (1,514).
Local data for Montcalm County, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools38
- Colleges1
- Libraries8
- Banks20
- Post Offices20
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants105
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Montcalm County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,344
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$185,500
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,235), Irish Americans (7,539), Dutch Americans (3,138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,167
16,387 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $6,504 per person
PPP loans
$70.48M
1,112 loans, 9,718 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$107K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Montcalm County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montcalm County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montcalm County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Montcalm County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Montcalm County, MI?
- Greenville is the largest city or town in Montcalm County, with about 8,995 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Montcalm County?
- Montcalm County includes 16 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48811, 48818, 48829, 48838, 48850.
- What is the population of Montcalm County, MI?
- About 67,816 people live in Montcalm County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Montcalm County?
- Montcalm County borders Kent County, Clinton County, Ionia County, Isabella County, Newaygo County, Gratiot County, Mecosta County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023