Oceana County GIS Maps
Oceana County, Michigan, has 26,659 residents and covers 538.1 square miles. The population grew 0.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Oceana County is 26127.
Hart is the county's largest population center. Oceana County also includes 8 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 30 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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Oceana County Trends
- Population
- 26,659▴
- Median Home Value
- $167,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,573▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Oceana 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.
Oceana County Population
Oceana County had 26,659 residents in 2020. That was 0.3% higher than in 2010. Oceana County had 214 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 50 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hart, Hesperia and Shelby.
Population Trend in Oceana County MI
Oceana County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Oceana County Zip Codes
Oceana County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hart (49420), Hesperia (49421) and Shelby (49455). Hart is the largest zip by population, with about 6,295 residents or 24% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 65% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Oceana County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49420 | Hart | 6,295 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 49421 | Hesperia | 5,756 | ▾ -3.9% |
| 49455 | Shelby | 5,197 | ▴ 3.2% |
| 49449 | Pentwater | 2,776 | ▴ 3.8% |
| 49446 | New Era | 2,311 | ▾ -0.4% |
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Oceana County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Oceana County Demographics
Oceana County has a median age of 43.9, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 21.7% of residents are under 18, while 21.8% 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 27.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Oceana County MI
Median Age
43.9
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
21%
Oceana County School Districts
Oceana County is served by 8 public school districts with 7,573 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fremont Public, Montague Area Public Schools and Hart Public. Those three districts account for about 59% 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 Oceana County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Public School District | 2,043 | 27% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Montague Area Public Schools | 1,247 | 16.5% | ▾ -6.8% |
| Hart Public School District | 1,192 | 15.7% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Shelby Public Schools | 1,043 | 13.8% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Hesperia Community Schools | 799 | 10.6% | ▾ -0.5% |
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Oceana County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Oceana County Housing & Real Estate
Oceana County has a median home value of $167,600 and a median gross rent of $768. About 85% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $299,900 and homes spent about 107 days on the market.
Oceana County Housing Mix
Oceana County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Oceana County Housing Trends
Oceana County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Oceana County, MI
Oceana County has 1,270 business listings across 336 categories. The largest categories in Oceana County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (49, 3.9%), Lake (46, 3.6%), and Campgrounds & RV Parks (43, 3.4%). The full Oceana County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Oceana County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Oceana County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 49 | 3.9% |
| Lake | 46 | 3.6% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 43 | 3.4% |
| Farm | 32 | 2.5% |
| Auto Repair | 26 | 2.0% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 22 | 1.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 22 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 22 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 19 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 19 | 1.5% |
Oceana County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Mountain Lodge | Accommodation | Golden Twp |
| Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail | Active Life | Mears |
| Mobile Marketing Michigan | Advertising Agency | Hart |
| Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC | Agricultural Service | Shelby |
| Silver Lake Airport | Airport | Benona Township |
| Kristi's Pour House | American Restaurants | Hart |
| Sherwood Forest | Amusement Park | Montague |
| Kelly's Westshore Animal Friends | Animal Rescue Service | Weare Twp |
| Oceana County Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Shelby |
| Pole Barn and a Passion | Antique Store | Hart |
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Oceana County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Oceana County Basemaps
Oceana 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 Oceana 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
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