Reading
City in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Reading is a city in Hillsdale County, Michigan, with 1,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,191 ft (363 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cambria, 4.8 miles E.
- 1,094residents (2020 Census)
- 1,191 ftelevation · 363 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,081 / sq mipopulation density
- 49274ZIP code
About Reading
Reading ( RED-ing) is a city in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,095 at the 2020 census.
Located along M-49, the city is surrounded by Reading Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
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Living in Reading
- Median household income
- $49,342
- Median home value
- $107,800
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Reading had 1,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Reading at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsdale County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8396° N, 84.7478° W |
| ZIP code | 49274 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2667500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Reading
- Cambria4.8 mi E
- Montgomery5.4 mi SW
- Camden5.9 mi S
- Allen8.2 mi N
- Clear Lake, IN8.3 mi SW
- Hillsdale8.3 mi NE
- Quincy9.9 mi NW
- Jonesville10.1 mi NE
- Nettle Lake, OH11.2 mi S
- Fremont, IN12.5 mi SW
- Lake Seneca, OH12.8 mi SE
- Litchfield13.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Reading
What county is Reading in?
Reading is in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
What is the population of Reading, MI?
1,094 people lived in Reading at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Reading, MI?
The ZIP code of Reading is 49274.
What is the elevation of Reading?
1,191 feet (363 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Reading?
Cambria (4.8 mi), Montgomery (5.4 mi), Camden (5.9 mi), Allen (8.2 mi), Clear Lake (8.3 mi).
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