Parchment
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Parchment is a city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 1,926 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eastwood, 2.0 miles SE.
- 1,926residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 2,089 / sq mipopulation density
- 49074ZIP code
About Parchment
Parchment is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census recorded a population of 1,926. The name is derived from the parchment company that used to manufacture paper on the East bank of the Kalamazoo River.
Parchment is located just northeast of the city of Kalamazoo, and it is mostly surrounded by Kalamazoo Township with Cooper Township to the north.
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Living in Parchment
- Median household income
- $72,798
- Median home value
- $184,000
- Median rent
- $1,045/mo
- Median age
- 29.4
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Parchment had 1,926 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,926 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,089 per sq mi (807 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parchment at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,926 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.92 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3275° N, 85.5653° W |
| ZIP code | 49074 |
| Official website | parchment.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2662340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parchment
- Eastwood2.0 mi SE
- Comstock Northwest2.5 mi E
- Westwood3.7 mi SW
- Kalamazoo3.8 mi S
- Richland6.3 mi NE
- Galesburg8.0 mi E
- South Gull Lake9.1 mi NE
- Portage9.1 mi S
- Plainwell9.1 mi NW
- Augusta10.9 mi E
- Otsego11.3 mi NW
- Hickory Corners11.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Parchment
What county is Parchment in?
Parchment is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the population of Parchment, MI?
1,926 people lived in Parchment at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parchment, MI?
The ZIP code of Parchment is 49074.
What is the elevation of Parchment?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parchment?
Eastwood (2.0 mi), Comstock Northwest (2.5 mi), Westwood (3.7 mi), Kalamazoo (3.8 mi), Richland (6.3 mi).
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