Wheeler, Michigan

Wheeler: township in Gratiot County, Michigan

About

Wheeler is a township located in the county of Gratiot in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,786 and a population density of 78 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,648 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Wheeler

Population 2,648 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
County Gratiot County
Area 35.8 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.4128,-84.4378
Altitude 712 feet / 217 meters
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 19:14:08 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 48662
Density 74 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.21% (2010-2020)
Weather 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Wheeler is located at 43°24'46"N 84°26'16"W (43.4128100, -84.4377700).

Wheeler map

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Weather

65°F
Sunny
5 mph NE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wheeler decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,786 - census
2011 2,767 -0.69% estimation process
2012 2,754 -0.47% estimation process
2013 2,746 -0.29% estimation process
2014 2,728 -0.66% estimation process
2015 2,721 -0.26% estimation process
2016 2,705 -0.59% estimation process
2017 2,688 -0.63% estimation process
2018 2,669 -0.71% estimation process
2019 2,665 -0.15% estimation process
2020 2,648 -0.64% estimation process
Wheeler zip code is 48662. County name: Gratiot, County fips: 26057

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wheeler, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
168591 Alma College Alma (MI) 48801-1599
171492 Northwood University Midland (MI) 48640-2398
488970 Ross Medical Education Center-Midland Midland (MI) 48640-2690

Nearby Transit Stations (13)

Rail and bus stations connected to Wheeler, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SGW Saginaw, MI 511 Johnson Street BUS
BCY Bay City, MI 1124 Washington Avenue BUS
OWO Owosso, MI 109 Comstock Street BUS
DRD Durand Union Station 200 South Railroad St. RAIL
FLN Flint station 1407 South Dort Highway RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Wheeler.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Breckenridg Post Office Breckenridge (MI) 48615

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Wheeler, Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 1,456 people.
  • Wheeler, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,235 people.
  • Wheeler, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 446 people.
  • Wheeler, Wisconsin village in Dunn County with a population of 353 people.
  • Wheeler, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 146 people.

Other cities in Gratiot County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gratiot County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Alma 8,807 City in Michigan, USA
Saint Louis 7,086 City in Michigan, United States
Ithaca 2,744 City in Michigan
Sumner 1,856 Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Breckenridge 1,265 Town in Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
North Star 825 Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Ashley 540 Village in Gratiot County in the U.
Perrinton 391 Human settlement in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wheeler distances to largest Michigan cities