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Portland, MI
City in Ionia County, Michigan.
Population
3,790
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,441
ZIP codes
0
Portland and its ZIP codes
Portland at a glance
- Portland is about 8.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,845 a year, 10% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,200 (28% below Michigan) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for Portland, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,845
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,144), Irish Americans (594), Dutch Americans (408).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Portland.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Portland, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portland, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Portland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestphaliaVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| EagleVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MullikenVillage | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| LyonsVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| SunfieldVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MuirVillage | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| PewamoVillage | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| Grand LedgeCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| IoniaCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| FowlerVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake OdessaVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodlandVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.1 |
| SaranacVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portland, MI in?
- Portland is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Portland, MI?
- About 3,790 people live in Portland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portland?
- Nearby places include Westphalia (6.8 mi), Eagle (6.9 mi), Mulliken (7.4 mi), Lyons (8.2 mi), Sunfield (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023