City

Wayland, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegan County  ·  Michigan

👥13,607Population
💰$79,267Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$247,200Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.9%
Asian1.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,414 (39.6%)
Some College1,188 (13.8%)
Associates1,256 (14.6%)
Bachelors691 (8%)
Graduate Degree2,023 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,267 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$247,200 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,123/mo
Total Housing Units5,629
Vacant Units543

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Wayland, MI

Wayland is a city in Michigan, located in Allegan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,607 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Wayland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,267 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wayland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,123 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayland is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wayland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49348 13,607 $79,267 $247,200 $1,123 2.1% 31.5% 79.9%