Population 25,950 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Zeeland
Household size in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Zeeland holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 31 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Zeeland is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Grand Rapids area, where the median age is 38.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Zeeland: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Zeeland
Renters in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Zeeland is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (38.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in Zeeland are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Zeeland is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $904 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $788 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $963 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,207 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$303 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Zeeland pays $1,207 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $303 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Zeeland
Bachelor's degrees in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Zeeland as nationally: 35.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Zeeland: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Zeeland
| Period | Zeeland | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Zeeland has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 19 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Zeeland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland | 2.77 | 39.9 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 1988 | $1,207 | 35.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Vriesland | 2.91 | 34.7 | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 1986 | $1,287 | 37.2% | 96.1% | 1.8% |
| Borculo | 2.94 | 38.9 | 5.5% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 1991 | $1,318 | 27.1% | 95.6% | 0.8% |
| Overisel | 3.00 | 37.6 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1985 | $1,137 | 34.5% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Drenthe | 2.86 | 37.4 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 1990 | $1,200 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 4.3% |
| Fillmore | 2.56 | 46.9 | 3.4% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 1975 | $1,125 | 24.7% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
| Holland | 2.51 | 40.1 | 9.2% | 24.5% | 7.0% | 1979 | $1,266 | 36.4% | 90.9% | 3.2% |
| Hudsonville | 2.99 | 35.7 | 4.8% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 1994 | $1,374 | 46.1% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Forest Grove | 2.98 | 43.4 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 1989 | $1,362 | 32.3% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Jamestown | 2.72 | 35.4 | 10.1% | 28.7% | 1.4% | 2005 | $1,303 | 53.3% | 96.8% | 0.4% |
| North Blendon | 3.62 | 35.2 | 2.5% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 2009 | $1,230 | 33.3% | 98.7% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Zeeland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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