At a Glance
Median Income
$49,367
$36,485 per capita
Home Value
$248,100
Zillow: $379,781
Median Rent
$908/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
879/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Zeeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zeeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zeeland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zeeland residents earn a median household income of $49,367 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,485. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zeeland is $248,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,781. Median rent is $908/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Zeeland reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 879/100K. The murder rate is 18.0/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Zeeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zeeland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,691
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,903/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,367
Per Capita$36,485
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
B+
Home Value$248,100
Rent$908
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$379,781
Housing Units2,626
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property879/100K
Murder18.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary269/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Zeeland was founded in 1847.
The median home in Zeeland was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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