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Zeeland, MI


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Zeeland, Michigan

Zeeland, Michigan, in Ottawa county, is 17 miles SW of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 96 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,805 people people live in Zeeland.

The People and Families of Zeeland

In Zeeland, about 59% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Zeeland. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zeeland had a median family income of $53,227. Not many of the people of Zeeland are below middle class. The city does not have a large underclass. As it happens, more people than usual in Zeeland are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,305) in Zeeland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Zeeland enjoy its low crime rate.

Zeeland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Zeeland, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Zeeland, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Zeeland enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Zeeland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyZeeland Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Zeeland Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Zeeland Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Zeeland Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Zeeland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Zeeland Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Zeeland, MI

Comparing Zeeland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime98

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