Zeeland Public Schools
Easy outdoor access
Median $395K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 6.1/10
If you're driving down the back roads through eight townships and parts of Holland, watching the landscape shift from farmland to subdivisions, you're already in Zeeland Public Schools territory—a 94-square-mile district that serves nearly 6,000 students across 12 schools with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. The two high schools sit 800 feet apart on the same campus, each with its own identity: East and West, the Chix and the Dux, built in 1996 and 2002 respectively. The district runs the obvious stuff—over 60 college-level courses, full arts and athletics—but also some genuine outliers: a Spanish Immersion program, a year-round multi-age option called ZQuest, and an online school within the district called ZPS @ Home. You're roughly 30 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids depending on which part of the district you land in. Shopping and coffee are steps away, and the broader area has deep roots in the community—the kind of place where 19th-century brick architecture sits alongside new ranch-style construction, and the district motto, "Feel the Zeel" (as in zeal), actually reads like something people mean rather than something printed on a poster.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Hidden Lake — 1.8 mi
- Unnamed bike path: 14 min walk
- 72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area Trail: 14 min walk
$395K median
- 293 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Zeeland Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,681/mo
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293 homes sold in Zeeland Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.8 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$422K
234 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$343K
59 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,300 – $1,525 · estimated range
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Petrinos Pizzeria In Zeeland
Corner Cone & Cafe
+1 more
Tripelroot Brewery
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
1.21 Mile Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Snap Fitness
Fairview South of Riley
+1 more
Walgreens
Howard Miller Public Library
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Zeeland Public Schools is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Zeeland Public Schools home (around $394,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,660 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,660/mo | $70,932 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,062/mo | $81,641 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,197/mo | $85,240 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
21 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$60K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$389K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$195K
Median
Who actually lends in Zeeland Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Zeeland Public Schools are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Wolfies Sandwiches
Restaurant
Mex-Z-Thai Fusion Kitchen
Restaurant
Petrinos Pizzeria In Zeeland
Restaurant
Chinatown Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Huyser School
School
School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
72nd Avenue & Chicago Drive Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Zeeland Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Zeeland Public Schools?
- The median home value in Zeeland Public Schools is about $394,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Zeeland Public Schools housing market?
- there are 89 homes for sale in Zeeland Public Schools right now, and 293 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Zeeland Public Schools?
- Zeeland Public Schools is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Roosevelt Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Zeeland Public Schools walkable?
- Zeeland Public Schools scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.