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Waverly, MI

Census-designated place in Eaton County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48917.

Population

23,575

Land area

9.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,590

ZIP codes

1

Waverly and its ZIP codes

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Waverly at a glance

  • Waverly is about 15 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 54th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $75,700, 4% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 and median rent is $1,170 a month.

Local data for Waverly, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waverly, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,700

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$234,600

Median rent

$1,170/mo

Homeownership

55.7%

Bachelor's or higher

44.1%

Median age

41.7

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,179), Irish Americans (2,315), Mexican Americans (1,457).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eaton County. PPP loans are for Waverly.

Details

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

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,606 per person

PPP loans

$79.8M

983 loans, 9,802 jobs reported

Eaton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone67.3%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home19.1%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waverly, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

83° / 17°F

33.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waverly, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

ZIP codes in Waverly

1 in or overlapping Waverly. Population shown

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Cities near Waverly

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.8
LansingCity4.7 mi39.4
Grand LedgeCity5.7 mi3.9
WacoustaCensus-designated place5.9 mi8.9
DimondaleVillage6.7 mi0.9
DeWittCity7.1 mi2.8
East LansingCity8.1 mi13.4
HoltCensus-designated place8.8 mi15.7
EagleVillage9.1 mi0.1
PottervilleCity9.8 mi1.7
BathCensus-designated place10 mi5.9
OkemosCensus-designated place11 mi16.9
HaslettCensus-designated place12 mi15.4
MullikenVillage13 mi1
MasonCity15 mi5.1
WestphaliaVillage15 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waverly, MI in?
Waverly is in Eaton County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Waverly, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Waverly include 48917.
What is the population of Waverly, MI?
About 23,575 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waverly?
Nearby places include Edgemont Park (2.2 mi), Lansing (4.7 mi), Grand Ledge (5.7 mi), Wacousta (5.9 mi), Dimondale (6.7 mi).

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