Advance
Census-designated place in Charlevoix County, Michigan

Advance is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charlevoix County, Michigan, with 340 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boyne City, 3.8 miles E.
- 340residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 125 / sq mipopulation density
- 49712ZIP code
About Advance
Advance is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 340 at the 2020 census. The community is located along Lake Charlevoix within Eveline Township.
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Living in Advance
- Median household income
- $110,417
- Median home value
- $563,800
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 62.8
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Advance had 340 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 340 |
|---|---|
| Density | 125 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Advance at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlevoix County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 340 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.72 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2156° N, 85.0914° W |
| ZIP code | 49712 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2600480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Advance
- Boyne City3.8 mi E
- East Jordan3.9 mi SW
- Horton Bay4.6 mi N
- Ironton5.7 mi NW
- Ellsworth8.1 mi SW
- Walloon Lake8.3 mi NE
- Boyne Falls9.3 mi E
- Bay Shore10.2 mi N
- Charlevoix10.5 mi NW
- Petoskey11.0 mi N
- Central Lake13.1 mi SW
- Norwood14.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Advance
What county is Advance in?
Advance is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
What is the population of Advance, MI?
340 people lived in Advance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Advance, MI?
The ZIP code of Advance is 49712.
What is the elevation of Advance?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Advance?
Boyne City (3.8 mi), East Jordan (3.9 mi), Horton Bay (4.6 mi), Ironton (5.7 mi), Ellsworth (8.1 mi).
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