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Newaygo County, MI

4 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Newaygo County, Michigan.

Population

50,792

Land area

839sq mi

People per sq mi

61

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Newaygo County

Full map

Newaygo County at a glance

  • Newaygo County is 66% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $63,304, 13% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,700 (19% below Michigan) and median rent is $904 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Fremont (4,568), Newaygo (2,512) and White Cloud (1,280).

Local data for Newaygo County, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Newaygo County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$63,304

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$186,700

Prices +4.9% in a year

Median rent

$904/mo

Homeownership

86.5%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

30.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,868), Dutch Americans (6,722), Irish Americans (5,197).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,614

11,796 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,142

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$358M

FY 2026, $7,169 per person

PPP loans

$45.82M

734 loans, 6,450 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$76.68K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Newaygo County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.2%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Newaygo County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

242

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

91

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 16°F

37.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Newaygo County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Newaygo County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Newaygo County, MI?
Fremont is the largest city or town in Newaygo County, with about 4,568 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Newaygo County?
Newaygo County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49309, 49312, 49327, 49337, 49338.
What is the population of Newaygo County, MI?
About 50,792 people live in Newaygo County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Newaygo County?
Newaygo County borders Kent County, Muskegon County, Montcalm County, Mecosta County, Mason County, Oceana County, Osceola County, Lake County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023