Michigan Center
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Michigan Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, Michigan, with 4,609 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 945 ft (288 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vandercook Lake, 4.2 miles SW.
- 4,609residents (2020 Census)
- 945 ftelevation · 288 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 914 / sq mipopulation density
- 49254ZIP code
About Michigan Center
Michigan Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Michigan Center had a population of 4,609. The CDP is located within Leoni Township on the eastern border of the city of Jackson.
Michigan Center was platted as "Michigan Centre" in 1837 by Abel Fitch and Paul Ring, although there were settlements in the area from at least 1834. The name was presumably derived from the proximity to the Michigan meridian which divided the state into eastern and western portions for surveying. The community is not close to any sort of geographical center of the state. Fitch became the first postmaster in 1838.
Michigan Center began developing as a mill town on a tributary of the Grand River. There was a station on the Michigan Central Railroad. However, nearby Jackson rapidly outpaced Michigan Center, which has since become a bedroom community to the city.
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Living in Michigan Center
- Median household income
- $63,704
- Median home value
- $167,100
- Median rent
- $1,328/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Michigan Center had 4,609 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,609 |
|---|---|
| Density | 914 per sq mi (353 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Michigan Center at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,609 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.04 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2262° N, 84.3186° W |
| ZIP code | 49254 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2653580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Michigan Center
- Vandercook Lake4.2 mi SW
- Jackson4.6 mi W
- Napoleon5.7 mi SE
- Grass Lake6.0 mi E
- Brooklyn9.1 mi SE
- Vineyard Lake10.7 mi SE
- Cement City10.9 mi S
- Parma12.1 mi W
- Spring Arbor12.2 mi W
- Lake LeAnn13.0 mi SW
- Hanover15.0 mi SW
- Manchester15.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Center
What county is Michigan Center in?
Michigan Center is in Jackson County, Michigan.
What is the population of Michigan Center, MI?
4,609 people lived in Michigan Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Michigan Center, MI?
The ZIP code of Michigan Center is 49254.
What is the elevation of Michigan Center?
945 feet (288 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Michigan Center?
Vandercook Lake (4.2 mi), Jackson (4.6 mi), Napoleon (5.7 mi), Grass Lake (6.0 mi), Brooklyn (9.1 mi).
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