Carp Lake
Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

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.
- 356residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 173 / sq mipopulation density
- 49701ZIP code
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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Living in Carp Lake
- Median household income
- $27,474
- Median home value
- $180,000
- Median rent
- $570/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Carp Lake had 356 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 356 |
|---|---|
| Density | 173 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carp Lake at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Emmet County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 356 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.06 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6972° N, 84.7585° W |
| ZIP code | 49701 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2613480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carp Lake
- Levering4.5 mi S
- Mackinaw City6.0 mi N
- Pellston10.1 mi S
- Mackinac Island12.9 mi NE
- St. Ignace13.2 mi N
- Cross Village13.7 mi W
- Brutus14.0 mi S
- Cheboygan14.5 mi E
- Alanson17.7 mi S
- Oden19.1 mi S
- Pon-she-wa-ing19.2 mi S
- Indian River19.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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