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Spring Lake, MI
Village in Ottawa County, Michigan.
Population
2,519
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,016
ZIP codes
0
Spring Lake and its ZIP codes
Spring Lake at a glance
- Spring Lake is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,365, 21% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,200 (38% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,079 a month.
Local data for Spring Lake, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring Lake, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,365
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$320,200
Median rent
$1,079/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (666), Dutch Americans (453), Irish Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Spring Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,590
129,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,678
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $6,012 per person
How people get to work
Spring Lake, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring Lake, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
318
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spring Lake, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Spring Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FerrysburgCity | 1.6 mi | 3 |
| Grand HavenCity | 2 mi | 5.7 |
| FruitportVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| NunicaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Norton ShoresCity | 7 mi | 23.2 |
| Muskegon HeightsCity | 9.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| MuskegonCity | 12 mi | 14.1 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| CoopersvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| North MuskegonCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 23.2 |
| RavennaVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| ZeelandCity | 20 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring Lake, MI in?
- Spring Lake is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Spring Lake, MI?
- About 2,519 people live in Spring Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring Lake?
- Nearby places include Ferrysburg (1.6 mi), Grand Haven (2 mi), Fruitport (4.1 mi), Nunica (6.2 mi), Norton Shores (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023