City

Ionia, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥21,940Population
💰$66,717Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$172,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.6% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 9.6%Asian: 0%Other: 4.1%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Black9.6%
Asian0.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma317 (2.1%)
HS Graduate5,358 (36%)
Some College3,503 (23.5%)
Associates2,281 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,490 (10%)
Graduate Degree1,939 (13%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College23.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,717 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$172,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units7,597
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Ionia, MI

Ionia is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,940 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Ionia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,717 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ionia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $804 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ionia is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ionia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48846 21,940 $66,717 $172,300 $804 6.6% 23.0% 69.8%