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Zeeland, Michigan

Introduction to 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, which is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has about 5,805 residents.

Zeeland History

Zeeland, which derived its name from a province in the Netherlands with the same name, was named by a group of immigrants from the Netherlands who arrived in 1847 and were led by Jannes van de Luyster. The first building constructed in Zeeland was a church. The area was platted in 1849 and it officially became a city in 1907.

Zeeland and Nearby Attractions

  • Cappon House Museum
  • Settlers House
  • Grand Haven State Park
  • John Ball Zoo
  • Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
  • Snow Snake

Things To Do In Zeeland

There are several museums near Zeelend such as the Cappon House Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Museum, and the Holland Museum. The Settlers House is a popular historical site that was the cottage of Canadian immigrant Thomas Morrissey. The house has showpieces belonging to the nineteenth century. The area also has many parks including Grand Haven State Park, Holland State Park, and Saugatuck Dunes State Park.

Zeeland Transportation

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is nearby.

Zeeland Higher Education

Colleges close to Zeeland are Aquinas College, Baker College of Muskegon, and Calvin College.

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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