Eaton Rapids
City in Eaton County, Michigan

Eaton Rapids is a city in Eaton County, Michigan, with 5,203 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springport, 9.4 miles S.
- 5,203residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 1,433 / sq mipopulation density
- 48827ZIP code
About Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids is a city in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,203 at the 2020 census.
The city is located in the south of Eaton Rapids Township, on the boundary with Hamlin Township, though it is politically independent of both townships. Its nickname is the Island City, since the downtown is located on an island, with a public park, in the Grand River.
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Living in Eaton Rapids
- Median household income
- $63,875
- Median home value
- $155,800
- Median rent
- $972/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Eaton Rapids had 5,203 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,203 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,433 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eaton Rapids at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Eaton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,203 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.63 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5097° N, 84.6519° W |
| ZIP code | 48827 |
| Official website | cityofeatonrapids.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2624540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eaton Rapids
- Springport9.4 mi S
- Potterville9.5 mi NW
- Dimondale9.7 mi N
- Charlotte10.0 mi NW
- Holt11.0 mi NE
- Mason11.7 mi NE
- Leslie11.9 mi E
- Lansing14.9 mi N
- Olivet14.9 mi W
- Waverly15.8 mi N
- Edgemont Park16.6 mi N
- Grand Ledge17.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eaton Rapids
What county is Eaton Rapids in?
Eaton Rapids is in Eaton County, Michigan.
What is the population of Eaton Rapids, MI?
5,203 people lived in Eaton Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eaton Rapids, MI?
The ZIP code of Eaton Rapids is 48827.
What is the elevation of Eaton Rapids?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eaton Rapids?
Springport (9.4 mi), Potterville (9.5 mi), Dimondale (9.7 mi), Charlotte (10.0 mi), Holt (11.0 mi).
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