City

Belding, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥11,292Population
💰$67,172Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$189,900Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma92 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,847 (36.6%)
Some College1,290 (16.6%)
Associates1,355 (17.4%)
Bachelors817 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,372 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College16.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,172 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$189,900 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units4,612
Vacant Units408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Belding, MI

Belding is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,292 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Belding is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,172 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belding is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belding is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.13%).

Belding, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Belding
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48809 11,292 $67,172 $189,900 $839 5.9% 28.2% 75.0%