Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Zeeland
Zeeland, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,465
Population
5,992
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Go from the slopes to the tree-lined shops downtown - this is Zeeland!
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Zeeland is located in Ottawa County, approximately 13 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan and 25 miles from Grand Rapids. The land was settled back in 1847, and named after the Province of Zeeland in the Netherlands.
Zeeland is recognized as an excellent destination for cross-country and downhill skiing, biking, and golf. The Downtown District hosts numerous annual events, and features a collection of local eateries with outdoor patios, shops, and salons. Restaurants along Main Street include Public, Tripleroot, and Elbo Room to name a few. Its many parks, red brick-lined crosswalks, beautifully landscaped sidewalks, neighborhood shops and restaurants, and convenient access to I-196 make Zeeland an excellent suburban city to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,248
Average: $86,933
Education
1,526
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,246
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Zeeland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Zeeland, MI is $1,465 for one bedroom, $1,950 for two bedrooms, and $2,600 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Zeeland has increased by 8.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,465/month
294 Sq Ft
House
$2,288/month
1,730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Zeeland, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
377 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
736 Students
Public
Grades K-8
147 Students
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
269 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
976 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
973 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
269 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DeGraaf Nature Center
- Outdoor Discovery Center
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.