Carp Lake

Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

Aerial view of Carp Lake, Michigan
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

Carp Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Emmet County, Michigan, with 356 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Levering, 4.5 miles S.

About Carp Lake

Carp Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Carp Lake had a population of 356. It is located within Carp Lake Township.

It was founded by Octave Terrian and later became a station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad in 1880.

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Median household income
$27,474
Median home value
$180,000
Median rent
$570/mo
Median age
40
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Carp Lake, MI population

Carp Lake had 356 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census356
Density173 per sq mi (67 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Carp Lake at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyEmmet County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population356 (2020)
Land area2.06 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Water area2.72 sq mi (7.04 km²)
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates45.6972° N, 84.7585° W
ZIP code49701
Census code (GEOID)2613480

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Carp Lake

What county is Carp Lake in?

Carp Lake is in Emmet County, Michigan.

What is the population of Carp Lake, MI?

356 people lived in Carp Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Carp Lake, MI?

The ZIP code of Carp Lake is 49701.

What is the elevation of Carp Lake?

725 feet (221 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Carp Lake?

Levering (4.5 mi), Mackinaw City (6.0 mi), Pellston (10.1 mi), Mackinac Island (12.9 mi), St. Ignace (13.2 mi).

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