Zeeland Christian School, Beaverdam Christian School and Borculo Christian School are parent owned parochial schools within the Zeeland area. Zeeland Community Education and Recreation programs offer enrichment courses, high school completion classes and recreational activities to over 18,000 adults each year. Vocational programs are available through Careerline Tech, operated by the Intermediate school district. Over twenty colleges and universities are located within a two and a half hour drive from Zeeland, with some courses available here. Zeeland has a tradition of productivity, with corresponding economic stability in the community.
Industry is widely diversified and consists of major primary manufacturers and key suppliers.
Goods produced include office furniture, perennial plants, clocks, infant foods, hangers, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, and drawn metal stamping. Half of the industries have been in operation for over fifty years. Total employment in the Zeeland area is over 15,000.