Palo
Census-designated place in Ionia County, Michigan

Palo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ionia County, Michigan, with 236 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hubbardston, 7.3 miles E.
- 236residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 338 / sq mipopulation density
- 48870ZIP code
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Living in Palo
- Median household income
- $34,489
- Median home value
- $94,300
- Median age
- 30.2
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Palo had 236 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 236 |
|---|---|
| Density | 338 per sq mi (131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palo at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ionia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 236 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1107° N, 84.9861° W |
| ZIP code | 48870 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2662260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palo
- Hubbardston7.3 mi E
- Muir8.2 mi S
- Sheridan8.3 mi NW
- Carson City8.6 mi NE
- Lyons8.9 mi S
- Ionia10.3 mi SW
- Pewamo10.3 mi SE
- Crystal10.6 mi N
- Belding12.5 mi W
- Stanton13.5 mi N
- Greenville14.3 mi W
- Fowler14.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palo
What county is Palo in?
Palo is in Ionia County, Michigan.
What is the population of Palo, MI?
236 people lived in Palo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palo, MI?
The ZIP code of Palo is 48870.
What is the elevation of Palo?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palo?
Hubbardston (7.3 mi), Muir (8.2 mi), Sheridan (8.3 mi), Carson City (8.6 mi), Lyons (8.9 mi).
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