City

Sand Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥5,445Population
💰$81,722Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$236,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0%Other: 6.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (1%)
HS Graduate1,563 (41.4%)
Some College411 (10.9%)
Associates580 (15.3%)
Bachelors590 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree597 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,722 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$236,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units2,528
Vacant Units373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Sand Lake, MI

Sand Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,445 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Sand Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,722 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sand Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sand Lake is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sand Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49343 5,445 $81,722 $236,200 $694 4.5% 31.4% 88.3%