Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 22 min6:05 am – 9:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 0 min8:12 am – 5:12 pm
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People33,878 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.814,009 householdsMedian household income $83,405Median home value $316,300Median rent $1,111 a month79% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,296 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 16,383 employedMain industries: manufacturing 22%, education and health care 21%, retail 10%Average commute 20 minutes74% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 13% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 2%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 19°F38 in of rain a yearwettest month May87 in of snow a year, on about 48 days3 days above 90°F, 134 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Grand Haven Wwtp station, 4 mi away; snow from Muskegon Co Ap
Parks and public landsGrand Haven State Game Areastate recreation area · 1.4 mi · 929 acresHofma Park & Preservepark · 1.2 mi · 567 acresPottawattomie Parkpark · 2.1 miMclean Boat Launchstate recreation area · 4.4 miGrand Haven State Parkstate park · 5.6 miBakale Wildlife Unitstate park · 7.5 mi · 191 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateOttawa County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality71% of days had good air in 2025260 of 365 days measured97 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 40, worst day 159main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Ottawa County monitors, MI
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGrand Haven Townshipserves 15,051 people from surface water purchased1 health-based violation since 2021latest Jan 2023: lead and copper, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation607 ft185 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalTrinity Health Grand Haven Hospital4.8 miPost officeSpring Lake Post Office5.2 miTown hallGrand Haven Charter Township Hall2.6 miPoliceGrand Haven Police Department5.2 miFire stationGrand Haven Township Fire and Rescue2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeGrand Valley State University13.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMuskegon County Airport MKG12 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR33 miInterstateI-965.8 miUS highwayUS 312.6 miAmtrakHolland, MI HOM15 miCoachHolland (Bus/Amtrak)Indian Trails15 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49417 ZIP area.
