Otsego, MI: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Otsego? It is a small incorporated city in Allegan County, Michigan, with an estimated 11,852 people according to our dataset. It lies at 42.458°N, 85.698°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Otsego, MI?

What is the population of Otsego, MI?

Otsego has an estimated population of 11,852. That makes it the 98th largest of the 689 places we list in Michigan, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Michigan has about 1,613 residents, so Otsego is roughly 7.3 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Michigan with a similar population include Ishpeming (12,198), Riverview (12,032), East Grand Rapids (11,956), Cadillac (11,850), Clawson (11,845). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Otsego differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Otsego?

Otsego has about 1,989 people per square mile (768 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Michigan, it is denser than about 81% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Otsego use?

Otsego uses one ZIP code: 49078. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Otsego in?

Otsego is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Detroit). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 79 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Otsego located in Michigan?

Otsego lies in the southern part of Michigan, at 42.458° north latitude and 85.698° west longitude. The state capital, Lansing, is about 61 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Simonton Lake, IN, roughly 51 miles to the south, which shows how near Otsego is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Kalamazoo, MI, 14 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Otsego, MI?

The closest listed place to Otsego is Allegan, MI, 9.1 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Otsego in?

Otsego is in Allegan County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 26005. The county contains 9 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Allegan (6,350), Wayland (4,679), Plainwell (3,777), Douglas (2,806), Fennville (1,429). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Otsego from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Otsego is closest to Chicago, IL at about 110 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,852 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Otsego?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Otsego: Otsego, MN (18,113). When you search for Otsego, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Otsego in Allegan County, Michigan.

Planning a move to Otsego?

If you are weighing Otsego, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.