Reading

City in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Aerial view of Reading, Michigan
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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.

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, MI population

Reading had 1,094 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,094
Density1,081 per sq mi (417 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Reading at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyHillsdale County
TypeCity
Population1,094 (2020)
Land area1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates41.8396° N, 84.7478° W
ZIP code49274
Census code (GEOID)2667500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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