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Sunfield, MI
Village in Eaton County, Michigan.
Population
658
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
867
ZIP codes
0
Sunfield and its ZIP codes
Sunfield at a glance
- Sunfield is about 4.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,821, 4% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,000 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for Sunfield, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunfield, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,821
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$156,000
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
6.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (161), Irish Americans (32), Italian Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eaton County. PPP loans are for Sunfield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,864
45,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.27B
FY 2026, $11,606 per person
How people get to work
Sunfield, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunfield, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
256
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.5% 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 Sunfield, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Sunfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MullikenVillage | 5 mi | 1 |
| Lake OdessaVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodlandVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PortlandCity | 8.9 mi | 2.6 |
| VermontvilleVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| EagleVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| NashvilleVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Grand LedgeCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| IoniaCity | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LyonsVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CharlotteCity | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| PottervilleCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| SaranacVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunfield, MI in?
- Sunfield is in Eaton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Sunfield, MI?
- About 658 people live in Sunfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunfield?
- Nearby places include Mulliken (5 mi), Lake Odessa (7.4 mi), Woodland (7.6 mi), Portland (8.9 mi), Vermontville (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023