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New Era, MI
Village in Oceana County, Michigan.
Population
433
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
516
ZIP codes
0
New Era and its ZIP codes
New Era at a glance
- New Era is about 2.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for New Era, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oceana County. PPP loans are for New Era.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
6,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $8,520 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Era, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
230
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Era, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near New Era
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RothburyVillage | 3 mi | 2.5 |
| ShelbyVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| HartCity | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| MearsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| MontagueCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| WhitehallCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| HesperiaVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| PentwaterVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| FremontCity | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| North MuskegonCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| MuskegonCity | 23 mi | 14.1 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Era, MI in?
- New Era is in Oceana County, Michigan.
- What is the population of New Era, MI?
- About 433 people live in New Era, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Era?
- Nearby places include Rothbury (3 mi), Shelby (3.5 mi), Hart (9.2 mi), Mears (9.4 mi), Montague (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023