Williamston
City in Ingham County, Michigan

Williamston is a city in Ingham County, Michigan, with 3,819 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Webberville, 5.1 miles E.
- 3,819residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 1,556 / sq mipopulation density
- 48895ZIP code
About Williamston
Williamston is a city in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,819 at the 2020 census. Williamston is located east of the city of Lansing and borders Williamstown Township to the north and Wheatfield Township to the south. The Red Cedar River and M-43 run through the center of the city.
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Living in Williamston
- Median household income
- $71,379
- Median home value
- $226,800
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Williamston had 3,819 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,819 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi (601 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williamston at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ingham County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,819 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6833° N, 84.2836° W |
| ZIP code | 48895 |
| Official website | williamston-mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2687420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williamston
- Webberville5.1 mi E
- Okemos6.9 mi W
- Haslett7.4 mi NW
- Shaftsburg8.7 mi N
- Dansville8.9 mi S
- Mason10.7 mi SW
- Perry10.8 mi N
- Fowlerville10.8 mi E
- East Lansing11.1 mi NW
- Morrice11.7 mi NE
- Bath12.7 mi NW
- Holt12.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Williamston
What county is Williamston in?
Williamston is in Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the population of Williamston, MI?
3,819 people lived in Williamston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williamston, MI?
The ZIP code of Williamston is 48895.
What is the elevation of Williamston?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williamston?
Webberville (5.1 mi), Okemos (6.9 mi), Haslett (7.4 mi), Shaftsburg (8.7 mi), Dansville (8.9 mi).
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