Bear Lake
Census-designated place in Kalkaska County, Michigan
Bear Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kalkaska County, Michigan, with 366 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,217 ft (371 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manistee Lake, 5.7 miles NW.
- 366residents (2020 Census)
- 1,217 ftelevation · 371 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
- 49646ZIP code
About Bear Lake
Bear Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 366. Bear Lake is located within Bear Lake Township.
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Living in Bear Lake
- Median household income
- $67,188
- Median home value
- $201,500
- Median age
- 52.8
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Bear Lake had 366 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 366 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bear Lake at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kalkaska County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 366 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.76 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7175° N, 84.9436° W |
| ZIP code | 49646 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2606430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bear Lake
- Manistee Lake5.7 mi NW
- Kalkaska11.9 mi W
- Grayling12.1 mi E
- Mancelona14.0 mi NW
- Lakes of the North15.0 mi N
- South Boardman17.8 mi W
- Alba18.1 mi N
- Rapid City19.1 mi NW
- Alden19.6 mi NW
- Bellaire21.6 mi NW
- Fife Lake22.2 mi SW
- Roscommon23.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bear Lake
What county is Bear Lake in?
Bear Lake is in Kalkaska County, Michigan.
What is the population of Bear Lake, MI?
366 people lived in Bear Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bear Lake, MI?
The ZIP code of Bear Lake is 49646.
What is the elevation of Bear Lake?
1,217 feet (371 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bear Lake?
Manistee Lake (5.7 mi), Kalkaska (11.9 mi), Grayling (12.1 mi), Mancelona (14.0 mi), Lakes of the North (15.0 mi).
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