Shelby Township, Oceana County, Michigan
Shelby Township is a township in Oceana County, Michigan. About 4,116 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.1 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,116 ± 64
- County
- Oceana County
- School district
- Shelby Public Schools
- Land area
- 36 sq mi (93.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $67,736 ± $5,800
- Median home value
- $180,800 ± $28,033
- Water area
- 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2612772860
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.608061, -86.328377
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Shelby Township, largest first
- Shelby (village)2,577 people
- New Era (village)433 people
These places’ central points lie inside Shelby Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Hart Township5.4 mi north
- Ferry Township5.5 mi east
- Grant Township6.7 mi south
- Benona Township7.0 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Shelby Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Oceana County, largest first
- Grant Township3,055 people
- Newfield Township2,381 people
- Hart Township2,007 people
- Golden Township1,707 people
- Benona Township1,560 people
- Pentwater Township1,485 people
- Ferry Township1,302 people
- Weare Township1,274 people
- Greenwood Township1,222 people
- Elbridge Township981 people
- Leavitt Township955 people
- Otto Township864 people
All 15
- Claybanks Township831 people
- Crystal Township687 people
- Colfax Township564 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Oceana County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Shelby Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 27 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 56 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:03 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:30 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:15 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:02 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:03 AM | 9:28 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h |
| Sep 15 | 7:24 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:59 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:11 AM | 5:09 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Oceana County or the local office.
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