Vassar, Michigan

Vassar, Michigan
Nickname(s): 
Cork Pine City, V-Town
Location of Vassar, Michigan
Location of Vassar, Michigan
Coordinates: 43°22′19″N 83°34′53″W / 43.37194°N 83.58139°W / 43.37194; -83.58139
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyTuscola
Founded1 March 1849
Area
 • Total
2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2)
 • Land2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,727
 • Density1,269.55/sq mi (490.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
48768-48769
Area code989
FIPS code26-81840[2]
GNIS feature ID1615523[3]
Websitewww.cityofvassar.org

Vassar is a city in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Founded March 1, 1849. The population was 2,727 at the 2020 census and 2,697 in 2010 (an increase of about 1.1%). The city is located on the western edge of Vassar Township but is administratively autonomous.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.