Barry County GIS Maps
Barry County, Michigan, has 62,423 residents and covers 553.1 square miles. The population grew 5.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Barry County is 26015.
Hastings is the county's largest population center. Barry County also includes 8 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 34 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Barry County Trends
- Population
- 62,423▴
- Median Home Value
- $243,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 20,839▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Barry County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Barry County Population
Barry County had 62,423 residents in 2020. That was 5.5% higher than in 2010. Barry County added 5,668 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 113 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hastings, Middleville and Delton.
Population Trend in Barry County MI
Barry County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Barry County Zip Codes
Barry County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hastings (49058), Middleville (49333) and Delton (49046). Hastings is the largest zip by population, with about 19,422 residents or 31% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 64% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Barry County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49058 | Hastings | 19,422 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 49333 | Middleville | 13,427 | ▴ 20% |
| 49046 | Delton | 7,080 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 49073 | Nashville | 4,874 | ▾ -1.6% |
| 49325 | Freeport | 2,090 | ▴ 9.5% |
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Barry County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Barry County Demographics
Barry County has a median age of 42, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 21.9% of residents are under 18, while 19% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Barry County MI
Median Age
42
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
19%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
Barry County School Districts
Barry County is served by 11 public school districts with 20,839 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Gull Lake Community Schools, Thornapple Kellogg and Wayland Union Schools. Those three districts account for about 44% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Barry County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake Community Schools | 3,402 | 16.3% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Thornapple Kellogg School District | 3,063 | 14.7% | ▾ -2% |
| Wayland Union Schools | 2,708 | 13% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Plainwell Community Schools | 2,620 | 12.6% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Hastings Area School District | 2,481 | 11.9% | ▾ -1.5% |
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Barry County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Barry County Housing & Real Estate
Barry County has a median home value of $243,700 and a median gross rent of $955. About 86% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $349,950 and homes spent about 54 days on the market.
Barry County Housing Mix
Barry County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Barry County Housing Trends
Barry County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Barry County, MI
Barry County has 1,956 business listings across 430 categories. The largest categories in Barry County business listings are Lake (100, 5.1%), Churches & Religious Organizations (70, 3.6%), and Auto Repair (49, 2.5%). The full Barry County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Barry County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Barry County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 100 | 5.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 70 | 3.6% |
| Auto Repair | 49 | 2.5% |
| Contractors | 43 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 42 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 38 | 1.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 29 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 27 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 25 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 22 | 1.1% |
Barry County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health Pennock Outpatient Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Hastings |
| Systems Structure Bookkeeping | Accountant | Irving Twp |
| Yankee Springs Trail (WMMBA) | Active Life | Middleville |
| Scott Scheerhorn Creative Services | Advertising Agency | Thornapple Twp |
| Margoza Bros. Farms | Agricultural Cooperatives | Middleville |
| Michigan Food Plot Supply | Agricultural Service | Hastings |
| Cherry Valley Gardens | Agriculture | Middleville |
| Hastings Airport | Airport | Hastings |
| Barry County Serenity Club | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Hastings |
| Mercy Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Hastings |
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Barry County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Barry County Basemaps
Barry County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Barry County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Barry County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.