Plainwell
City in Allegan County, Michigan
Plainwell is a city in Allegan County, Michigan, with 3,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Otsego, 3.0 miles W.
- 3,788residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 1,825 / sq mipopulation density
- 49080ZIP code
About Plainwell
Plainwell is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,788 at the 2020 census.
Plainwell is located on M-89 just east of its junction with US 131. The city of Otsego is about three miles (4.8 km) to the west. The city of Kalamazoo is about ten miles (16 km) to the south, and the city of Grand Rapids is about thirty-five miles (56 km) to the north. The Kalamazoo River flows through the center of the city and it is known as "The Island City".
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Living in Plainwell
- Median household income
- $66,525
- Median home value
- $220,500
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Plainwell had 3,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,825 per sq mi (705 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainwell at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4473° N, 85.6413° W |
| ZIP code | 49080 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2664740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainwell
- Otsego3.0 mi W
- Martin6.2 mi N
- Parchment9.1 mi SE
- Westwood10.0 mi S
- Richland10.7 mi SE
- Comstock Northwest10.8 mi SE
- Eastwood11.2 mi SE
- Allegan11.6 mi NW
- Delton12.0 mi E
- Kalamazoo12.2 mi S
- South Gull Lake12.7 mi E
- Hickory Corners13.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plainwell
What county is Plainwell in?
Plainwell is in Allegan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Plainwell, MI?
3,788 people lived in Plainwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainwell, MI?
The ZIP code of Plainwell is 49080.
What is the elevation of Plainwell?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainwell?
Otsego (3.0 mi), Martin (6.2 mi), Parchment (9.1 mi), Westwood (10.0 mi), Richland (10.7 mi).
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