City

Pewamo, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥1,371Population
💰$86,250Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$198,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.8%)
HS Graduate214 (26%)
Some College101 (12.3%)
Associates165 (20%)
Bachelors88 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree249 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,250 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$198,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units503
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Pewamo, MI

Pewamo is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,371 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Pewamo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pewamo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pewamo is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pewamo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48873 1,371 $86,250 $198,800 $775 2.0% 40.9% 93.1%