Housing data for North Plains Township, MI
North Plains Township, MI has an estimated 1,324 residents and 483 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Ionia County.
11.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $794 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,324 (±243)
- Housing units
- 483 (±77)
- Households that rent
- 11.3%
- Median gross rent
- $794
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.6%
What stands out in North Plains Township
Households that rent: 11.3% (±5.4 points) in North Plains Township, lower than in Ionia County (22.7%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 11.0% (±4.9 points) in North Plains Township, lower than in Ionia County (22.1%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,627 (±$297) in North Plains Township, lower than in Ionia County ($2,237).
Working from home: 5.4% (±2.6 points) in North Plains Township, lower than in Ionia County (9.1%).
- Renters and owners in North Plains Township
- How long people stay in North Plains Township
- Property taxes in North Plains Township
- Commute and cars in North Plains Township
Housing in North Plains Township at a glance
- Median rent: $794 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $900 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 70.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 11.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $60,724 median household income
- Home values: $184,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,336 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,627 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 69.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 68.1% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 39.6% heat with propane
- Commute and cars: 26.6 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +2.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 11.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
North Plains Township against Ionia County, its state and the nation
| North Plains Township | Ionia County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,324 (±243) | 66,574 (exact) | 10,077,761 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 483 (±77) | 24,861 (±68) | 4,622,236 (±795) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | 22.7% (±1.9 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $794 (±$105) | $884 (±$64) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $60,724 (±$8,474) | $75,611 (±$2,186) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $184,000 (±$22,617) | $198,500 (±$7,622) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,627 (±$297) | $2,237 (±$78) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 68.1% (±14.6 points) | 61.1% (±3.1 points) | 62.1% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 26.6 minutes (±3.0) | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) | 24.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 87.8% (±4.8 points) | 87.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.7 years (±2.5) | 39.1 years (±0.4) | 40.2 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
North Plains Township covers 35.8 square miles of land, about 37 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Plains Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,290 (±152) | 1,324 (±243) | +2.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 516 (±53) | 483 (±77) | −6.4% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $706 (±$193) | $794 (±$105) | +12.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $96,900 (±$14,616) | $184,000 (±$22,617) | +89.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,229 (±$8,187) | $60,724 (±$8,474) | +4.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,128 (±$61) | $1,336 (±$224) | +18.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,222 (±$106) | $1,627 (±$297) | +33.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±39.2 points) | 0.0% (±41.6 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Ionia County
North Plains Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Ionia County as a whole.
In 2024, the police departments that report for Ionia County recorded 133 violent and 505 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in North Plains Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48860 | 69% | 1,339 | $779 | $180,300 | $50,600 |
| 48845 | 43% | 1,218 | $800 | $172,500 | $86,042 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Plains Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir | 5.1 mi | $538 | $143,100 | 47.2% |
| Lyons Township | 5.3 mi | $971 | $171,400 | 18.7% |
| Pewamo | 5.5 mi | $960 | $189,400 | 11.7% |
| Ronald Township | 5.8 mi | — | $172,000 | 17.8% |
| Lyons | 6.0 mi | $1,063 | $121,500 | 22.7% |
| Bloomer Township | 6.3 mi | $907 | $194,400 | 6.5% |
| Lebanon Township | 6.7 mi | — | $224,000 | 3.2% |
| Ionia Township | 7.3 mi | $1,289 | $158,600 | 24.8% |
Places in Michigan most like North Plains Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Township | $869 | $169,500 | $60,278 | 13.5% |
| Sheridan Township (Calhoun County) | $770 | $158,800 | $60,458 | 13.5% |
| Concord Township | $815 | $188,200 | $64,148 | 10.7% |
| Sheridan | $800 | $165,700 | $59,063 | 14.5% |
| Indianfields Township | $818 | $166,300 | $57,250 | 7.8% |
| Whitney Township | $685 | $183,100 | $61,875 | 12.3% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Michigan.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Plains Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $862 | $946 | $1,238 | $1,579 | $1,930 |
HUD income limits for North Plains Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,250 | $32,100 | $51,350 |
| 2 people | $22,000 | $36,650 | $58,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,800 | $90,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,500 | $96,800 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Ionia County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $98,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The figures for North Plains Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hubbardston.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in North Plains Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for North Plains Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near North Plains Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near North Plains Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about North Plains Township
How many renters are there in North Plains Township?
North Plains Township has an estimated 47 (±23) renting households, 11.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Plains Township?
The median household income in North Plains Township is $60,724 (±$8,474) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Plains Township, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $184,000 (±$22,617) for owner-occupied homes in North Plains Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in North Plains Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in North Plains Township, MI is $1,336 (±$224) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in North Plains Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in North Plains Township, MI is $1,627 (±$297) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in North Plains Township?
North Plains Township, MI has an estimated 483 (±77) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is North Plains Township growing?
In North Plains Township, the number of residents went from 1,290 in 2015–2019 to 1,324 in 2020–2024 (+2.6%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in North Plains Township?
The ZIP codes that cover North Plains Township are 48860, 48845.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 48860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48860 is $779 (±$393) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Ionia County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ionia County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Plains township, Ionia County, Michigan (county subdivision:58720, in state:26 county:067).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .