Gaylord
City in Otsego County, Michigan
Gaylord is a city in Otsego County, Michigan, with 4,286 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,348 ft (411 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vanderbilt, 8.5 miles N.
- 4,286residents (2020 Census)
- 1,348 ftelevation · 411 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 818 / sq mipopulation density
- 49735ZIP code
About Gaylord
Gaylord ( GAY-lərd) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Otsego County, and the only city within the county. Gaylord had a population of 4,286 at the 2020 census, an increase from 3,645 at the 2010 census.
Gaylord styles itself as an "alpine village" and contains many buildings in the downtown area with Tyrolean style motifs. Receiving abundant snowfall and experiencing mild summer temperatures, the area around Gaylord has long been known for its many skiing and golf resorts, one of the largest such concentrations in the Midwestern United States.
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Living in Gaylord
- Median household income
- $44,701
- Median home value
- $192,800
- Median rent
- $977/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Gaylord had 4,286 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,286 |
|---|---|
| Density | 818 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gaylord at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Otsego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,286 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.24 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0213° N, 84.6818° W |
| ZIP code | 49735 |
| Official website | infomi.com/city/gaylord/gov.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2631720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gaylord
- Vanderbilt8.5 mi N
- Lakes of the North11.8 mi SW
- Alba14.4 mi W
- Boyne Falls15.2 mi NW
- Wolverine17.8 mi N
- Mancelona20.3 mi SW
- Boyne City20.9 mi NW
- Lewiston21.0 mi SE
- Walloon Lake21.4 mi NW
- Manistee Lake24.1 mi SW
- Advance24.1 mi NW
- East Jordan24.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gaylord
What county is Gaylord in?
Gaylord is in Otsego County, Michigan.
What is the population of Gaylord, MI?
4,286 people lived in Gaylord at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gaylord, MI?
The ZIP code of Gaylord is 49735.
What is the elevation of Gaylord?
1,348 feet (411 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gaylord?
Vanderbilt (8.5 mi), Lakes of the North (11.8 mi), Alba (14.4 mi), Boyne Falls (15.2 mi), Wolverine (17.8 mi).
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