Alanson
Village in Emmet County, Michigan
Alanson is a village in Emmet County, Michigan, with 778 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pon-she-wa-ing, 1.7 miles SW.
- 778residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 794 / sq mipopulation density
- 49706ZIP code
About Alanson
Alanson ( ə-LAN-sən) is a village in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 778 at the 2020 census.
Alanson is in Littlefield Township on U.S. Highway 31 at the junction with M-68. Petoskey is about 12 miles (19 km) southwest on US 31 and Mackinaw City and the Mackinac Bridge are about 25 miles (40 km) north. Interstate 75 is about 11 miles (18 km) to the east on M-68 at Indian River.
Alanson was first settled in 1875. The Alanson post office opened with the name Hinman on January 17, 1877, and changed to Alanson on June 22, 1882.
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Living in Alanson
- Median household income
- $65,139
- Median home value
- $134,100
- Median rent
- $393/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Alanson had 778 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 778 |
|---|---|
| Density | 794 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alanson at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Emmet County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 778 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4421° N, 84.7868° W |
| ZIP code | 49706 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2600860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alanson
- Pon-she-wa-ing1.7 mi SW
- Oden2.2 mi SW
- Brutus3.6 mi N
- Conway4.7 mi SW
- Pellston7.6 mi N
- Bay View7.9 mi SW
- Indian River8.1 mi E
- Harbor Springs9.8 mi W
- Petoskey12.1 mi SW
- Levering13.3 mi N
- Walloon Lake13.9 mi SW
- Wolverine14.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alanson
What county is Alanson in?
Alanson is in Emmet County, Michigan.
What is the population of Alanson, MI?
778 people lived in Alanson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alanson, MI?
The ZIP code of Alanson is 49706.
What is the elevation of Alanson?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alanson?
Pon-she-wa-ing (1.7 mi), Oden (2.2 mi), Brutus (3.6 mi), Conway (4.7 mi), Pellston (7.6 mi).
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