Zeeland city, Michigan
Zeeland city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Zeeland city is a geographic entity located in Ottawa County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,637. The land area covers 2.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,637 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,396 | ±179 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,480 | ±193 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,396 | ±179 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 84 | ±104 |
| Median Home Value | $299,000 | ±$34,674 |
| Median Gross Rent | $951 | ±$142 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,628 | ±$17,296 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,069 | ±$4,489 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 575 | ±300 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,760 | ±253 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.8% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,637 (2024)
ID: 211743
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
21 S ELM ST, ZEELAND MI 49464-1750
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GUS Population: 306,235 (2024)
ID: 208280
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
414 WASHINGTON AVE, GRAND HAVEN MI 49417-1577
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ZEELAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | JENISON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HAMILTON, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 8333 FELCH ST, ZEELAND, MI, 49464 |
(616) 772-4644
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The Salon Professional Academy of Holland
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College Vocational | 3.9 mi away | 2975 West Shore Drive, Holland, MI, 49424-7521 |
6163777400
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HOWARD MILLER LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 14 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, ZEELAND, MI, 49464 |
(616) 772-0874
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Hope College
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College | 4.8 mi away | President's Office, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, MI, 49423-9000 |
6163957000
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NORTH SIDE BRANCH
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 155 RILEY STREET, HOLLAND, MI, 49424 |
(616) 738-4360
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Western Theological Seminary
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College | 4.9 mi away | 101 E 13th St, Holland, MI, 49423-3622 |
6163928555
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HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 300 SOUTH RIVER AVENUE, HOLLAND, MI, 49423 |
(616) 355-3100
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Grand Valley State University
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College | 12.1 mi away | 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI, 49401-9403 |
6163312020
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GARY BYKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF HUDSONVILLE
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 3338 VAN BUREN STREET, HUDSONVILLE, MI, 49426 |
(616) 669-1255
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Grace Christian University
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College | 17.9 mi away | 1011 Aldon SW, Wyoming, MI, 49509 |
6165382330
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HOLLAND TULIP CITY AP, MI US, located 6.3 miles from Zeeland city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8° | 19.9° | 25.9° | 1.87" | — |
| February | 34.3° | 20.5° | 27.4° | 1.77" | — |
| March | 44.4° | 27.6° | 36.0° | 2.07" | — |
| April | 56.8° | 37.4° | 47.1° | 3.50" | — |
| May | 68.6° | 47.9° | 58.3° | 3.76" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 57.7° | 67.9° | 3.45" | — |
| July | 81.7° | 61.6° | 71.6° | 2.80" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 59.9° | 70.0° | 3.06" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 52.4° | 62.9° | 2.95" | — |
| October | 60.8° | 42.6° | 51.7° | 4.22" | — |
| November | 47.6° | 33.8° | 40.7° | 3.20" | — |
| December | 36.9° | 26.2° | 31.5° | 2.11" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Holland city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Beechwood CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Hudsonville city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Jenison CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Allendale CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2613989260. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.