East Jordan, Michigan

East Jordan is a city in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,239 at the 2020 census.

East Jordan, Michigan
City of East Jordan
Looking north along Main Street
Motto(s): 
"Where River, Lake, and Friendly People Meet"
Location within Charlevoix County
East Jordan
Location within the state of Michigan
East Jordan
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 45°09′21″N 85°07′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyCharlevoix
Settled1873
Incorporated1887 (village)
1911 (city)
Government
  TypeCity commission
  MayorMark Penzein
  AdministratorTom Cannon
  ClerkCheltzi Wilson
Area
  Total3.92 sq mi (10.15 km2)
  Land3.00 sq mi (7.77 km2)
  Water0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
Elevation
646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,239
  Density746.33/sq mi (288.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49727
Area code231
FIPS code26-24020
GNIS feature ID0625200
WebsiteOfficial website

The city is at the end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix at the mouth of the Jordan River. The corporate headquarters of EJ, an international company formerly known as East Jordan Iron Works, is located in East Jordan. EJ was founded in East Jordan in 1883.

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