Cheboygan
City in Cheboygan County, Michigan
Cheboygan is a city in Cheboygan County, Michigan, with 4,770 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carp Lake, 14.5 miles W.
- 4,770residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.8 km²
- 695 / sq mipopulation density
- 49721ZIP code
About Cheboygan
Cheboygan ( shə-BOY-gən) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and the largest settlement in Cheboygan County. At the 2020 census, Cheboygan had a population of 4,770.
Cheboygan is situated on Lake Huron at the mouth of the Cheboygan River. It is the third-largest American city on Lake Huron after Port Huron and Alpena. Cheboygan is part of Northern Michigan, and is the northernmost city in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Directly north of Cheboygan is Bois Blanc Island (part of Mackinac County), which can be accessed via ferry from Cheboygan.
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Living in Cheboygan
- Median household income
- $42,290
- Median home value
- $123,200
- Median rent
- $683/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Cheboygan had 4,770 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,770 |
|---|---|
| Density | 695 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheboygan at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheboygan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,770 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.86 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6419° N, 84.4688° W |
| ZIP code | 49721 |
| Official website | cheboygan.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2615000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheboygan
- Carp Lake14.5 mi W
- Levering15.2 mi W
- Pellston16.4 mi SW
- Indian River16.5 mi SW
- Mackinac Island16.9 mi NW
- Mackinaw City17.0 mi NW
- Brutus18.2 mi SW
- Alanson20.7 mi SW
- St. Ignace21.2 mi NW
- Tower21.8 mi SE
- Pon-she-wa-ing22.4 mi SW
- Onaway22.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cheboygan
What county is Cheboygan in?
Cheboygan is in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Cheboygan, MI?
4,770 people lived in Cheboygan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheboygan, MI?
The ZIP code of Cheboygan is 49721.
What is the elevation of Cheboygan?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheboygan?
Carp Lake (14.5 mi), Levering (15.2 mi), Pellston (16.4 mi), Indian River (16.5 mi), Mackinac Island (16.9 mi).
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