Grosse Pointe
City in Wayne County, Michigan

Grosse Pointe is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 5,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grosse Pointe Farms, 1.2 miles NE.
- 5,678residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 5,346 / sq mipopulation density
- 48230ZIP code
About Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. One of the five "Grosse Pointe" suburbs of Detroit, the city of Grosse Pointe is located on the shore of Lake St. Clair and borders Detroit to the northeast, roughly 9 miles (14.5 km) east of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,678.
Grosse Pointe was originally incorporated as a village in 1880, and then as a city in 1934.
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Living in Grosse Pointe
- Median household income
- $158,853
- Median home value
- $436,800
- Median rent
- $1,725/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Grosse Pointe had 5,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,346 per sq mi (2,064 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grosse Pointe at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3839° N, 82.9039° W |
| ZIP code | 48230 |
| Official website | grossepointecity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2635480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grosse Pointe
- Grosse Pointe Farms1.2 mi NE
- Grosse Pointe Park1.2 mi SW
- Grosse Pointe Woods3.8 mi N
- Harper Woods4.0 mi N
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores4.5 mi N
- Eastpointe6.1 mi N
- St. Clair Shores7.6 mi N
- Hamtramck7.8 mi W
- Roseville8.7 mi N
- Center Line9.2 mi NW
- Warren9.7 mi NW
- Highland Park10.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grosse Pointe
What county is Grosse Pointe in?
Grosse Pointe is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Grosse Pointe, MI?
5,678 people lived in Grosse Pointe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grosse Pointe, MI?
The ZIP code of Grosse Pointe is 48230.
What is the elevation of Grosse Pointe?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe Farms (1.2 mi), Grosse Pointe Park (1.2 mi), Grosse Pointe Woods (3.8 mi), Harper Woods (4.0 mi), Village of Grosse Pointe Shores (4.5 mi).
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