Walker, Michigan

Walker is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was estimated to be 25,086 in 2022.

Walker, Michigan
City of Walker
Location within Kent County
Walker
Location within the state of Michigan
Walker
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°00′52″N 85°41′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
Established1837 (Walker Township)
Incorporated1962
Government
  TypeCity commission
  MayorGary Carey, Jr.
  ClerkSarah Bydalek
  ManagerDarrel Schmalzel
  Commission
Commissioners
  • Steven Gilbert
  • Thom Burke
  • Roxanne Deschaine
  • Carol Glanville
  • Melanie Grooters
  • Elaina Huizenga-Chase
Area
  Total25.14 sq mi (65.12 km2)
  Land24.58 sq mi (63.66 km2)
  Water0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total25,132
  Density1,022.54/sq mi (394.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49534, 49544
(Grand Rapids)
Area code616
FIPS code26-82960
GNIS feature ID1627209
WebsiteOfficial website

Walker was originally organized as Walker Township in 1837 and later incorporated as a city in 1962. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is bordered by the city of Grand Rapids on the east.

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