Plainwell, Michigan

Plainwell is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,788 at the 2020 census.

Plainwell, Michigan
Nickname: 
The Island City
Location of Plainwell, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°26′36″N 85°38′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Incorporated (village)March 26, 1869
Government
  MayorBrad Keeler
Area
  Total2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2)
  Land1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2)
  Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,788
  Density1,901.61/sq mi (734.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49080
Area code269
FIPS code26-64740
GNIS feature ID0635077
Websitewww.plainwell.org

Plainwell is located on M-89 just east of its junction with US 131. The city of Otsego is about three miles (4.8 km) to the west. The city of Kalamazoo is about ten miles (16 km) to the south, and the city of Grand Rapids is about thirty-five miles (56 km) to the north. The Kalamazoo River flows through the center of the city and it is known as "The Island City".

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