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Zeeland, MI
City in Ottawa County, Michigan.
Population
5,665
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,894
ZIP codes
0
Zeeland and its ZIP codes
Zeeland at a glance
- Zeeland is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,628 a year, 28% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,000 (29% above Michigan) and median rent is $951 a month.
Local data for Zeeland, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zeeland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,628
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$299,000
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (1,987), German Americans (925), Mexican Americans (802).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Zeeland.
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
Zeeland, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zeeland, 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
82° / 20°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zeeland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Zeeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HollandCity | 5.6 mi | 16.9 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| HudsonvilleCity | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| JenisonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 23.2 |
| SaugatuckCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| GrandvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| DouglasCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| FennvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| WalkerCity | 17 mi | 24.6 |
| CutlervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| WyomingCity | 17 mi | 24.7 |
| HopkinsVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zeeland, MI in?
- Zeeland is in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Zeeland, MI?
- About 5,665 people live in Zeeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zeeland?
- Nearby places include Holland (5.6 mi), Beechwood (6 mi), Hudsonville (8.4 mi), Jenison (12 mi), Allendale (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023