Welcome to Pierson ...
The village of Pierson is located in Montcalm County<1>.
The location of Pierson has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Pierson, you might consider that their post office opened in 1870.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Pierson has a population of 172 people<3> (see below for details).
Pierson is 900 feet [274 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Pierson lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Pierson: (231)
The ZIP code for Pierson: 49339<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Pierson had an population of 172 people (or a decrease of 7.03% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Pierson had a population of 172 people. This makes Pierson the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 172 people, the population of Pierson decreased 7.03% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 185 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Pierson.
Communities Also Named Pierson ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Pierson - they are located in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Texas and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Pierson.
Communities near Pierson ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pierson.
- Greenville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
- Greenville is located in Montcalm County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,386 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <6>
- Rockford
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockford
- Rockford is located in Kent County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,395 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockford <6>
- Sparta
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
- Sparta is located in Kent County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,409 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <6>
- Cedar Springs
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Springs
- Cedar Springs is located in Kent County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,743 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Springs <6>
- Newaygo
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newaygo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newaygo
- Newaygo is located in Newaygo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,099 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newaygo <6>
- Howard City
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard City
- Howard City is located in Montcalm County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,819 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Howard City <6>
- Kent City
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent City
- Kent City is located in Kent County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,212 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kent City <6>
- Lakeview
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
- Lakeview is located in Montcalm County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 994 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeview <6>
- Grant
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
- Grant is located in Newaygo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grant <6>
- Morley
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morley
- Morley is located in Mecosta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 495 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morley <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pierson. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pierson.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pierson. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pierson.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pierson. See our Newspapers Page for Pierson.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pierson ...
Looking for more information about Pierson? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Pierson, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pierson.
Adding Pierson to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pierson in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Pierson was on a map titled Road Map for Michigan (from Shell Oil, 1956).
We also found Pierson in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Pierson.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pierson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Montcalm County: www.montcalm.org/
The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Michigan's counties, including Montcalm, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Pierson. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pierson - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Pierson). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pierson or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |