Ithaca
City in Gratiot County, Michigan

Ithaca is a city in Gratiot County, Michigan, with 2,853 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alma, 7.0 miles NW.
- 2,853residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 498 / sq mipopulation density
- 48847ZIP code
About Ithaca
Ithaca is a city and the county seat of Gratiot County, Michigan. It is located very near the geographical center of the state's lower peninsula. The population was 2,853 as of the 2020 census. Ithaca is run as a council-manager government. It sits at the conjunction of four townships in the center of the county: Emerson Township to the northeast, Arcada Township to the northwest, Newark Township to the southwest, and North Star Township to the southeast, but is administratively autonomous.
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Living in Ithaca
- Median household income
- $63,109
- Median home value
- $133,200
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Ithaca had 2,853 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,853 |
|---|---|
| Density | 498 per sq mi (192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ithaca at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Gratiot County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,853 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2911° N, 84.5957° W |
| ZIP code | 48847 |
| Official website | ithacami.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2641340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ithaca
- Alma7.0 mi NW
- St. Louis8.2 mi N
- Perrinton8.7 mi SW
- Ashley9.4 mi SE
- Breckenridge10.0 mi NE
- Elm Hall12.7 mi W
- Maple Rapids13.4 mi S
- Eureka13.6 mi S
- Riverdale13.8 mi NW
- Carson City14.7 mi SW
- Merrill15.4 mi NE
- Shepherd16.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ithaca
What county is Ithaca in?
Ithaca is in Gratiot County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ithaca, MI?
2,853 people lived in Ithaca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ithaca, MI?
The ZIP code of Ithaca is 48847.
What is the elevation of Ithaca?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ithaca?
Alma (7.0 mi), St. Louis (8.2 mi), Perrinton (8.7 mi), Ashley (9.4 mi), Breckenridge (10.0 mi).
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