Owosso, Michigan

Owosso is the largest city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,714 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Owosso Township on its west, but the two are administered autonomously. The city was named after Chief Wosso, an Ojibwe leader of the Shiawassee area.

Owosso, Michigan
City of Owosso
Location within Shiawassee County
Owosso
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°59′44″N 84°10′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyShiawassee
Incorporated1859
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
  MayorChristopher T. Eveleth
  ManagerNathan Henne
Area
  Total5.39 sq mi (13.96 km2)
  Land5.25 sq mi (13.59 km2)
  Water0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total14,714
  Density2,803.73/sq mi (1,082.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48867
Area code989
FIPS code26-61940
GNIS feature ID1626875
WebsiteOfficial website
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