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Palo, MI
Census-designated place in Ionia County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48870.
Population
375
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
538
ZIP codes
1
Palo and its ZIP codes
Palo at a glance
- Palo is about 3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Palo, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Palo.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,699
18,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $5,564 per person
PPP loans
$20.3K
1 loan, 7 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Palo, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
234
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palo, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Palo
1 in or overlapping Palo. Population shown
Cities near Palo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HubbardstonVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| MuirVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| SheridanVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Carson CityCity | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LyonsVillage | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| PewamoVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| IoniaCity | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| BeldingCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| StantonCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| FowlerVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Maple RapidsVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| PerrintonVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| SaranacVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palo, MI in?
- Palo is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Palo, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palo include 48870.
- What is the population of Palo, MI?
- About 375 people live in Palo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palo?
- Nearby places include Hubbardston (7.4 mi), Muir (8.2 mi), Sheridan (8.3 mi), Carson City (8.5 mi), Lyons (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023