Jenison Michigan Map

About Jenison, Michigan

Jenison is a locality in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 17,582. The population density is 1143.1 people per km². Jenison is located at 42.9072°N, 85.7920°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49428.

Jenison unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle westward slope toward the Grand River. It lies 4.4 miles west of Wyoming, MI (from Wyoming, MI: bearing 265°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-south-west of Grand Rapids. Here, the terrain is a subtle undulation of fertile farmland giving way to suburban development, where mature oaks and maples line residential streets, their leaves catching the soft, diffused light of a Michigan afternoon. The air often carries the clean scent of mown grass mingled with the distant, earthy aroma of cultivated fields, a quiet testament to the land's enduring agricultural roots. Along the riverbanks, the willows weep, their branches trailing in the slow-moving water, a constant, hushed presence that defines the edge of this community. The history of Jenison is intertwined with the agricultural bounty and industrial ingenuity of the region, a legacy evident in the scattered remnants of its past and the vibrant present. Once a place where fruit orchards and vegetable farms dominated the horizon, Jenison now balances its heritage with a thriving local economy driven by small businesses and service industries, a shift mirrored in the modern storefronts that line its main thoroughfares. The nearby Grand River, long a vital artery for transportation and commerce, continues to influence the character of Jenison, offering recreational opportunities and a scenic backdrop that draws both residents and visitors. This stretch of land, long a place for cultivation and connection, holds a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring presence that resonates in the daily lives of its people.

About This Jenison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jenison, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.907248, -85.791978. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jenison and Ottawa County.

Detailed location data for Jenison includes the ZIP code (49428), telephone area code (616), county seat of Ottawa County (Grand Haven), and school district assignment (Jenison Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jenison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.