Wayland, Michigan

Wayland, Michigan
Location of Wayland, Michigan
Location of Wayland, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°40′28″N 85°38′44″W / 42.67444°N 85.64556°W / 42.67444; -85.64556
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Area
 • Total3.01 sq mi (7.79 km2)
 • Land2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
420 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,435
 • Density1,497.30/sq mi (578.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49348
Area code269
FIPS code26-84880[2]
GNIS feature ID1615899[3]
Websitewww.cityofwayland.org

Wayland is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,435 at the 2020 census.[4]

The city is located at the northwest corner of Wayland Township, but is politically independent. The city has also incorporated a portion of land in the south of adjacent Leighton Township. U.S. Route 131 forms the western boundary of the city. The city is home to OpenRoad Brewery, as well as several local restaurants and businesses.

  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. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wayland, Michigan
  4. ^ "Wayland city, Michigan - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 February 2024.