Colon
Village in St. Joseph County, Michigan

Colon is a village in St. Joseph County, Michigan, with 1,199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sherwood, 4.9 miles NE.
- 1,199residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 873 / sq mipopulation density
- 49040ZIP code
About Colon
Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,199 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Colon Township. It is known as "The Magic Capital of the World", as it is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, the site of the annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together, and the former home and burial site of the famed stage magician Harry Blackstone, Sr.
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Living in Colon
- Median household income
- $58,542
- Median home value
- $153,500
- Median rent
- $785/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Colon had 1,199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 873 per sq mi (337 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colon at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Joseph County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,199 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9654° N, 85.3228° W |
| ZIP code | 49040 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2617360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colon
- Sherwood4.9 mi NE
- Mendon7.4 mi NW
- Burr Oak8.2 mi S
- Bronson9.4 mi SE
- Athens9.5 mi NE
- Centreville10.9 mi W
- Union City11.6 mi NE
- Sturgis12.6 mi SW
- Vicksburg15.5 mi NW
- Burlington15.8 mi NE
- Three Rivers15.8 mi W
- Scotts16.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Colon
What county is Colon in?
Colon is in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
What is the population of Colon, MI?
1,199 people lived in Colon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colon, MI?
The ZIP code of Colon is 49040.
What is the elevation of Colon?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colon?
Sherwood (4.9 mi), Mendon (7.4 mi), Burr Oak (8.2 mi), Bronson (9.4 mi), Athens (9.5 mi).
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