Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 494 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,004 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 7,889 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 7,158 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 4,758 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,194 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,714 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,730 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $853/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 24,839 |
| Vacant Units | 1,878 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ionia County is located in Michigan and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 65,929 residents. With a median age of 39.22, it is a middle-aged county.
Ionia County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,713 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Ionia County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $188,730 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $853. Homeownership rates are high at 76.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ionia County are primarily White (86.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Ionia County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48809 | Belding | 11,292 | $67,172 | $189,900 | $839 | 5.9% | 28.2% |
| 48815 | Clarksville | 2,155 | $83,446 | $237,500 | — | 1.4% | 44.2% |
| 48845 | Hubbardston | 1,109 | $65,625 | $147,700 | $754 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| 48846 | Ionia | 21,940 | $66,717 | $172,300 | $804 | 6.6% | 23.0% |
| 48849 | Lake Odessa | 5,801 | $79,423 | $212,900 | $772 | 4.7% | 33.0% |
| 48851 | Lyons | 2,310 | $64,271 | $136,900 | $1,088 | 11.9% | 25.3% |
| 48860 | Muir | 1,395 | $58,750 | $162,800 | $771 | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| 48865 | Orleans | 1,904 | $68,889 | $123,400 | $782 | 2.3% | 23.2% |
| 48870 | Palo | 204 | $34,091 | $93,200 | — | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 48873 | Pewamo | 1,371 | $86,250 | $198,800 | $775 | 2.0% | 40.9% |
| 48875 | Portland | 11,090 | $92,457 | $213,000 | $1,088 | 2.3% | 42.8% |
| 48881 | Saranac | 5,358 | $76,915 | $219,400 | $675 | 4.0% | 35.2% |