Grand Ledge, Michigan

Grand Ledge is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city lies mostly within Eaton County, though a small portion extends into Clinton County to the north. The city sits along the Grand River 12.7 miles (20.4 kilometers) west of downtown Lansing. The population was 7,786 at the 2010 census. The city is named for its sandstone rock ledges that rise 40 feet (12 m) above the Grand River and are used by recreational rock climbers.

Grand Ledge, Michigan
Location of Grand Ledge in Eaton County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°45′12″N 84°44′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountiesEaton, Clinton
Government
  MayorKeith Mulder
Area
  Total3.94 sq mi (10.19 km2)
  Land3.84 sq mi (9.94 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,784
  Density2,028.67/sq mi (783.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
48837
Area code517
FIPS code26-33420
GNIS feature ID1626372
Websitewww.cityofgrandledge.com
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