Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Zeeland, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,665

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%4,559

Hispanic/Latino

16.1%912

Black

2.1%121

Two or More

1.3%72

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%108

High School Diploma

27.2%1,032

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%440

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%526

Associate's Degree

9%343

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%769

Master's Degree

7.9%298

Professional Degree

0.5%20

Doctorate

0.9%34

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

29.6%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,000

Median Renti

$951

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%1,543

Renter-Occupied

35.6%853

Total Units

2,480

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%32

$50K–$100K

2%31

$100K–$150K

4.8%74

$150K–$200K

7.9%122

$200K–$300K

33.5%517

$300K–$500K

44.4%685

$500K–$1M

5.3%82

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

209

$750–$1,000

244

$1,000–$1,250

274

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%89

2000–2009

1.2%31

1990–1999

12.5%310

1980–1989

11.2%277

1970–1979

20%495

1960–1969

5.9%146

1950–1959

12.9%319

1940–1949

11.4%282

1939 or earlier

21.4%531

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%2,057

Electricity

10.1%241

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%63

No Fuel

0.8%18

Other

0.7%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,628

Mean Household Incomei

$74,304

Per Capita Incomei

$33,069

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

2,842

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%139

$10K–$15K

4.5%108

$15K–$20K

1.3%30

$20K–$25K

3.3%79

$25K–$30K

7.1%170

$30K–$35K

10.6%255

$35K–$40K

3.1%74

$40K–$45K

9.5%227

$45K–$50K

3.1%75

$50K–$60K

4.5%107

$60K–$75K

9.1%217

$75K–$100K

10.3%247

$100K–$125K

10.8%258

$125K–$150K

7.6%183

$150K–$200K

4.7%112

$200K+

4.8%115

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1542.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,725

Avg. Commutei

13.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,760

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

289(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured