Grand Ledge is a city in Eaton County, Michigan, home to about 7,804 people across 3.5 square miles. It has no ZIP code of its own: it’s part of 48837.
Homes sold for a median of $174 per square foot in the three months ending August 2026, a seller’s market.
Mostly Delta; part is in Grand Ledge
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Grand Ledge. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
We’re writing up Grand Ledge’s story and what everyday life there is like, for people thinking about moving in.
Are you a local agent who knows Grand Ledge well? Agents who advertise here will be able to write the guide. Advertise on OfferBacked
| Nearest major airport | Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)41 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Capital Region International Airport (LAN)8 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Detroit, MI87 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Chicago, IL163 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Grand Ledge; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Grand Ledge had 7,784 residents in the 2020 census, up 0% since 2000.
It’s the 254th largest of 1,531 towns in Michigan by population.
Eaton County grew from 31,668 residents in 1900 to 109,175 in 2020.
Eaton County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 83°F in summer, and winter lows average 17°F. About 33.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 50 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lansing Capital City Ap, MI weather station (8 miles away).
42,828 jobs at 2,182 businesses in Eaton County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
125 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Grand Ledge.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 13 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 3 |
| Dentists | 14 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 19 |
| Mental health providers | 41 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 20 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
| Pharmacies | 5 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (24 nearby)
Grocery stores (1 nearby)
Pharmacies (3 nearby)
Libraries (1 nearby)
Theaters and performance venues (2 nearby)
Counts are within about 1.5 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Established in 1871.
Notable people born here
Source: Wikidata (wikidata.org), the free knowledge base; people are listed by place of birth.
Public schools here are run by Oneida Township S/D #3, Grand Ledge Public Schools, Relevant Academy of Eaton County. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strange SchoolGrand Ledge | K–6 | 22 | Public | 4.4 mi |
| TC Holbrook Elementary SchoolGrand Ledge | K–4 | 506 | Public | 0.9 mi |
| Willow Ridge Elementary SchoolGrand Ledge | K–4 | 542 | Public | 1.9 mi |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate SchoolGrand Ledge | 5–6 | 810 | Public | 1.9 mi |
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle SchoolGrand Ledge | 7–8 | 835 | Public | 1.1 mi |
| Grand Ledge High SchoolGrand Ledge | 9–12 | 1,704 | Public | 0.9 mi |
| Relevant Academy of Eaton CountyGrand Ledge | 9–12 | 62 | Charter, Alternative Education | 0.6 mi |
| School | Grades | Students | Affiliation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Catholic SchoolGrand Ledge | Pre-K–7 | 90 | Roman Catholic | 0.7 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
Buying or selling around Grand Ledge? Tell us what you need and when. No agents advertise here yet, so we’ll keep your request for up to 30 days and send it to local agents who join. No obligation, and you choose who to work with.
Loading map…
Shares ZIP codes with Delta, Oneida, Watertown Charter Township, Eagle, Roxand and Grand Ledge City.
Town boundaries don’t always match ZIP codes: a ZIP code can cross into neighboring towns, and a town can share a ZIP code with its neighbors. Facts describe the town itself; market figures describe whole ZIP codes.