Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 452 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,936 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 4,684 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 4,080 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,791 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,690 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,937 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,567 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $887/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,867 |
| Vacant Units | 4,990 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Newaygo County is located in Michigan and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 43,672 residents. With a median age of 42.4, it is a middle-aged county.
Newaygo County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,936 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Newaygo County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,567 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $887. Homeownership rates are high at 85.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Newaygo County are primarily White (87.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Newaygo County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49309 | Bitely | 1,608 | $42,976 | $124,600 | $713 | 6.4% | 26.0% |
| 49312 | Brohman | 188 | $40,208 | $123,200 | $864 | 10.1% | 26.0% |
| 49412 | Fremont | 12,079 | $63,504 | $180,600 | $860 | 2.6% | 37.7% |
| 49327 | Grant | 8,708 | $68,452 | $189,600 | $796 | 4.1% | 30.9% |
| 49337 | Newaygo | 13,030 | $64,442 | $191,000 | $1,021 | 4.2% | 27.7% |
| 49349 | White Cloud | 8,059 | $52,786 | $139,300 | $846 | 5.2% | 20.5% |