City

West Olive, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ottawa County  ·  Michigan

👥8,891Population
💰$97,194Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$358,700Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.4%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 5.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White75.4%
Hispanic11.6%
Black2.1%
Asian5.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,669 (28.9%)
Some College812 (14.1%)
Associates744 (12.9%)
Bachelors486 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree2,011 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.9%Renter: 8.1%Tenure
Owner91.9%
Renter8.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,194 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$358,700 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,145/mo
Total Housing Units3,537
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
64%
About West Olive, MI

West Olive is a city in Michigan, located in Ottawa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,891 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, West Olive is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,194 is above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Olive is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $358,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,145 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Olive is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Olive
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49460 8,891 $97,194 $358,700 $1,145 2.3% 43.3% 91.9%