Mason
City in Ingham County, Michigan

Mason is a city in Ingham County, Michigan, with 8,283 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holt, 6.2 miles NW.
- 8,283residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 1,621 / sq mipopulation density
- 48854ZIP code
About Mason
Mason is a city in and the county seat of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,283 at the 2020 census. Mason was named after Stevens T. Mason, the state's first governor.
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Living in Mason
- Median household income
- $79,117
- Median home value
- $198,000
- Median rent
- $1,164/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Mason had 8,283 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,283 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,621 per sq mi (626 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mason at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ingham County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,283 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.11 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5807° N, 84.4423° W |
| ZIP code | 48854 |
| Official website | mason.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2652180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mason
- Holt6.2 mi NW
- Dansville7.3 mi E
- Okemos9.0 mi N
- Leslie9.0 mi S
- Williamston10.7 mi NE
- Lansing11.0 mi NW
- Dimondale11.4 mi NW
- Eaton Rapids11.7 mi SW
- East Lansing11.8 mi N
- Haslett12.0 mi N
- Edgemont Park13.8 mi NW
- Webberville14.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Mason
What county is Mason in?
Mason is in Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the population of Mason, MI?
8,283 people lived in Mason at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mason, MI?
The ZIP code of Mason is 48854.
What is the elevation of Mason?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mason?
Holt (6.2 mi), Dansville (7.3 mi), Okemos (9.0 mi), Leslie (9.0 mi), Williamston (10.7 mi).
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