Forest Hills Michigan Map

About Forest Hills, Michigan

Forest Hills is a locality in Ingham County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 28,573. The population density is 223.8 people per km². Forest Hills is located at 42.9602°N, 85.4897°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 48864, 49301.

Forest Hills reveals its character through a landscape of persistent, verdant elevation where the earth rises into gentle swells and sheltered hollows. It lies 1.4 miles east-southeast of Okemos, MI (from Okemos, MI: bearing 121°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east of Lansing. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of hardwoods, casting elongated shadows that stretch across the grounds of the Sander Property, a quiet expanse of protected land that defines the immediate surroundings. To the west, the Red Cedar River cuts a narrow, meandering path through the soil, its current muted by the dense vegetation along the banks. Further inland, the stillness of Wildlife Lake provides a reflective mirror for the changing seasons, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the subtle, restless energy of the terrestrial terrain.

Forest Hills evolved from a sparse agrarian settlement into a residential landscape defined by its commitment to preservation and suburban refinement. The local economy thrives on the quiet industriousness of professional families and specialized services, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate growth over rapid transformation. Education and community-focused development serve as the primary anchors of daily life, fostering an environment where the influence of regional history remains visible in the thoughtful maintenance of the land. Even as the modern world encroaches, the presence of the Sander Property ensures that the natural rhythm of the woods remains an integral component of the identity of Forest Hills, grounding the lives of its inhabitants in a persistent, quiet connection to the earth.

About This Forest Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Hills, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.960191, -85.489674. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Forest Hills includes the ZIP code (48864, 49301), telephone area code (517, 616), county seat of Ingham County (Mason), and school district assignment (Forest Hills Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.