Wayland
City in Allegan County, Michigan

Wayland is a city in Allegan County, Michigan, with 4,435 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dorr, 5.3 miles NW.
- 4,435residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 1,497 / sq mipopulation density
- 49348ZIP code
About Wayland
Wayland is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,435 at the 2020 census.
The city is located at the northwest corner of Wayland Township, but is politically independent. The city has also incorporated a portion of land in the south of adjacent Leighton Township. U.S. Route 131 forms the western boundary of the city. The city is home to OpenRoad Brewery, as well as several local restaurants and businesses.
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Living in Wayland
- Median household income
- $74,464
- Median home value
- $207,400
- Median rent
- $1,160/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Wayland had 4,435 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,435 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,497 per sq mi (578 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wayland at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,435 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6731° N, 85.6417° W |
| ZIP code | 49348 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2684880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wayland
- Dorr5.3 mi NW
- Hopkins7.0 mi SW
- Middleville9.3 mi E
- Martin9.4 mi S
- Byron Center10.3 mi NW
- Caledonia10.5 mi NE
- Cutlerville11.6 mi N
- Allegan14.0 mi SW
- Kentwood14.8 mi N
- Otsego15.1 mi S
- Wyoming15.4 mi N
- Plainwell15.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Wayland
What county is Wayland in?
Wayland is in Allegan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Wayland, MI?
4,435 people lived in Wayland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wayland, MI?
The ZIP code of Wayland is 49348.
What is the elevation of Wayland?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wayland?
Dorr (5.3 mi), Hopkins (7.0 mi), Middleville (9.3 mi), Martin (9.4 mi), Byron Center (10.3 mi).
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