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Shelby, MI

Village in Oceana County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49455.

Population

2,577

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,569

ZIP codes

1

Shelby and its ZIP codes

Full map

Shelby at a glance

  • Shelby is about 8.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $49,855 a year, 32% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,600 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $680 a month.

Local data for Shelby, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Shelby, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,855

Poverty rate

20.0%

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$680/mo

Homeownership

64.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.5%

Median age

29.3

Average commute

15.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,324), German Americans (230), Irish Americans (154).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oceana County. PPP loans are for Shelby.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, -0.4 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

PPP loans

$8.5M

133 loans, 1,458 jobs reported

Oceana County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.4%
  • Carpooled15.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home1.2%

Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shelby, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shelby, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.5%

U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.9%

U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts

ZIP codes in Shelby

1 in or overlapping Shelby. Population shown

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Cities near Shelby

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New EraVillage3.5 mi0.8
HartCity5.8 mi1.8
MearsCensus-designated place6 mi1.1
RothburyVillage6.1 mi2.5
PentwaterVillage12 mi1.3
WalkervilleVillage14 mi1.2
MontagueCity14 mi2.6
WhitehallCity14 mi3.2
HesperiaVillage16 mi0.8
Lakewood ClubVillage17 mi1.9
Twin LakeCensus-designated place19 mi2.9
FremontCity23 mi3.6
ScottvilleCity24 mi1.5
LudingtonCity24 mi3.4
CusterVillage25 mi1.1
North MuskegonCity25 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shelby, MI in?
Shelby is in Oceana County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Shelby, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Shelby include 49455.
What is the population of Shelby, MI?
About 2,577 people live in Shelby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shelby?
Nearby places include New Era (3.5 mi), Hart (5.8 mi), Mears (6 mi), Rothbury (6.1 mi), Pentwater (12 mi).

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

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