City

Hesperia, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oceana County  ·  Michigan

👥5,700Population
💰$54,858Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$148,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,723 (45.4%)
Some College617 (16.2%)
Associates561 (14.8%)
Bachelors424 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree431 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College16.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,858 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$148,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units2,817
Vacant Units585

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Hesperia, MI

Hesperia is a city in Michigan, located in Oceana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,700 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Hesperia is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,858 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hesperia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hesperia is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hesperia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49421 5,700 $54,858 $148,000 $734 2.2% 22.5% 86.4%