Fair Haven Michigan Map

About Fair Haven, Michigan

Fair Haven is a locality in St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Fair Haven is located at 42.6792°N, 82.6538°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48023.

Fair Haven breathes a quiet sort of grace along Michigan's thumb, where the St. Clair River meets the vast, cool expanse of Lake Huron. It lies 7.5 miles east of Chesterfield Township, MI (from Chesterfield Township, MI: bearing 99°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east of New Baltimore. Here, the land rolls with a gentle persistence, its fields of corn and soybeans tracing broad, green swathes under an open sky that can shift from the softest pearl grey to the deepest, most startling sapphire. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, briny scent of the Great Lakes, a subtle perfume that mingles with the earthy aroma of tilled soil. Along the shoreline, weathered docks jut out like patient fingers, their wood softened by sun and wind, pointing towards the shimmering horizon. The houses, many with porches that invite lingering, seem to huddle together, as if sharing secrets whispered on the breeze that rustles through the mature oak and maple trees lining the quiet streets. The story of Fair Haven is one of water and work, a place whose fortunes have long been tied to the ebb and flow of the lakes and the river. Originally settled by those drawn to its strategic position for trade and transport, its early economy thrived on the bounty of the surrounding farms and the fishing grounds. Later, the timber industry played a significant role, and the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that defines much of the village. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Fair Haven has also found a new rhythm in its connection to the water, attracting those who appreciate its serene beauty and the opportunities it offers for recreation. Small businesses, from bait shops catering to anglers to cozy cafes serving up local comfort, form the heart of the community, their friendly hum a constant undercurrent to the quiet hum of everyday life.

About This Fair Haven Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fair Haven, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fair Haven and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Fair Haven includes the ZIP code (48023), telephone area code (313), county seat of St. Clair County (Port Huron), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fair Haven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.