City

Pentwater, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oceana County  ·  Michigan

👥2,794Population
💰$74,286Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$282,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate589 (26.8%)
Some College214 (9.7%)
Associates274 (12.5%)
Bachelors155 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree962 (43.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 43.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate43.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,286 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$282,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units2,642
Vacant Units1,386

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Pentwater, MI

Pentwater is a city in Michigan, located in Oceana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,794 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Pentwater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,286 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pentwater is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pentwater is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pentwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49449 2,794 $74,286 $282,400 $719 5.0% 50.8% 87.7%