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Pentwater, MI
Village in Oceana County, Michigan.
Population
872
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
652
ZIP codes
0
Pentwater and its ZIP codes
Pentwater at a glance
- Pentwater is about 3.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,750, 11% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,300 (49% above Michigan) and median rent is $556 a month.
Local data for Pentwater, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pentwater, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,750
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$344,300
Median rent
$556/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
54.0%
Median age
64.1
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (216), Irish Americans (186), Polish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oceana County. PPP loans are for Pentwater.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
How people get to work
Pentwater, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pentwater, 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
80° / 16°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pentwater, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Pentwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MearsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| HartCity | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| ShelbyVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| LudingtonCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| ScottvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| New EraVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CusterVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| RothburyVillage | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| FountainVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| HesperiaVillage | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Free SoilVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| MontagueCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| WhitehallCity | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 29 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pentwater, MI in?
- Pentwater is in Oceana County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Pentwater, MI?
- About 872 people live in Pentwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pentwater?
- Nearby places include Mears (6.5 mi), Hart (6.8 mi), Shelby (12 mi), Ludington (12 mi), Scottville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023