Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Eaton Rapids is a city in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,214 at the 2010 census.

Eaton Rapids
Nickname: 
The Island City
Location of Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°30′33″N 84°39′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyEaton
Area
  Total3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2)
  Land3.63 sq mi (9.40 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
876 ft (267 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,203
  Density1,433.33/sq mi (553.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
48827
Area code517
FIPS code26-24540
GNIS feature ID1626211
Websitewww.cityofeatonrapids.com

The city is located in the south of Eaton Rapids Township, on the boundary with Hamlin Township, though it is politically independent of both townships. Its nickname is the Island City, since the downtown is located on an island, with a public park, in the Grand River.

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