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Pewamo, MI
Village in Ionia County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48873.
Population
439
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
439
ZIP codes
1
Pewamo and its ZIP codes
Pewamo at a glance
- Pewamo is about 2.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Pewamo, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Pewamo.
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
$2.5M
45 loans, 267 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Pewamo, 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 Pewamo, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Pewamo
1 in or overlapping Pewamo. Population shown
Cities near Pewamo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MuirVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LyonsVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| FowlerVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.3 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| PortlandCity | 9.8 mi | 2.6 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Maple RapidsVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| IoniaCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| Carson CityCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| EagleVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| St. JohnsCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| PerrintonVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.9 |
| MullikenVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Grand LedgeCity | 18 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pewamo, MI in?
- Pewamo is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Pewamo, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pewamo include 48873.
- What is the population of Pewamo, MI?
- About 439 people live in Pewamo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pewamo?
- Nearby places include Muir (4.5 mi), Lyons (5.2 mi), Fowler (5.4 mi), Westphalia (5.6 mi), Hubbardston (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023