Durand, Michigan

Durand, Michigan
City of Durand
Nickname: 
Railroad City, USA
Location within Shiawassee County
Durand
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°54′46″N 83°59′21″W / 42.91278°N 83.98917°W / 42.91278; -83.98917
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyShiawassee
Platted1836
Incorporated1887 (village)
1932 (city)
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorJeff Brands
 • ManagerCameron Horvath
Area
 • Total
1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2)
 • Land1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
794 ft (242 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,507
 • Density1,795.3/sq mi (693.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48429
Area code989
FIPS code26-23500
GNIS feature ID1626198
WebsiteOfficial website

Durand (doo-RAND) is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,507 at the 2020 census. Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak. Additionally, three freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.