City

Spring Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ottawa County  ·  Michigan

👥19,972Population
💰$85,807Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$294,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.4%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads58.4% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,800 (19.8%)
Some College1,476 (10.5%)
Associates1,584 (11.2%)
Bachelors1,715 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree6,524 (46.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 46.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate46.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,807 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$294,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,184/mo
Total Housing Units9,776
Vacant Units1,019

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Spring Lake, MI

Spring Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Ottawa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,972 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Spring Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,807 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Spring Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,184 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spring Lake is well-educated. 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spring Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49456 19,972 $85,807 $294,500 $1,184 2.5% 58.4% 82.7%