Shaftsburg
Census-designated place in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Shaftsburg is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shiawassee County, Michigan, with 450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Perry, 4.4 miles NE.
- 450residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 450 / sq mipopulation density
- 48872ZIP code
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Living in Shaftsburg
- Median household income
- $94,100
- Median home value
- $233,400
- Median age
- 54
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Shaftsburg had 450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 450 per sq mi (174 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shaftsburg at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Shiawassee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 450 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8081° N, 84.2996° W |
| ZIP code | 48872 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2672700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shaftsburg
- Perry4.4 mi NE
- Morrice6.2 mi E
- Laingsburg6.3 mi NW
- Haslett6.3 mi SW
- Bath8.0 mi W
- Lake Victoria8.6 mi NW
- Williamston8.7 mi S
- Okemos9.0 mi SW
- East Lansing10.1 mi SW
- Webberville11.6 mi SE
- Bancroft12.7 mi NE
- Ovid14.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shaftsburg
What county is Shaftsburg in?
Shaftsburg is in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Shaftsburg, MI?
450 people lived in Shaftsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shaftsburg, MI?
The ZIP code of Shaftsburg is 48872.
What is the elevation of Shaftsburg?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shaftsburg?
Perry (4.4 mi), Morrice (6.2 mi), Laingsburg (6.3 mi), Haslett (6.3 mi), Bath (8.0 mi).
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