City

Gowen, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Montcalm County  ·  Michigan

👥4,126Population
💰$78,824Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$194,500Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 4.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49 (2%)
HS Graduate914 (37.3%)
Some College301 (12.3%)
Associates369 (15%)
Bachelors163 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree656 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,824 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,044/mo
Total Housing Units1,755
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Gowen, MI

Gowen is a city in Michigan, located in Montcalm County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,126 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Gowen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,824 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gowen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,044 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gowen is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

Gowen, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Gowen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49326 4,126 $78,824 $194,500 $1,044 4.6% 33.4% 93.3%