Elk Rapids

Village in Antrim County, Michigan

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Elk Rapids is a village in Antrim County, Michigan, with 1,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alden, 6.6 miles E.

About Elk Rapids

Elk Rapids is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is the largest incorporated community in Antrim County, with a population of 1,529 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Elk Rapids Township, in the southwest of Antrim County, and is on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids is located about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Bellaire, the county seat, and about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Traverse City, the largest city in Northern Michigan.

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Living in Elk Rapids

Median household income
$70,938
Median home value
$393,400
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Median age
57.7
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Elk Rapids, MI population

Elk Rapids had 1,529 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,529
Density926 per sq mi (358 per km²)

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

Elk Rapids at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyAntrim County
TypeVillage
Population1,529 (2020)
Land area1.65 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Water area0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²)
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates44.8980° N, 85.4045° W
ZIP code49629
Census code (GEOID)2625320

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

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Frequently asked questions about Elk Rapids

What county is Elk Rapids in?

Elk Rapids is in Antrim County, Michigan.

What is the population of Elk Rapids, MI?

1,529 people lived in Elk Rapids at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Elk Rapids, MI?

The ZIP code of Elk Rapids is 49629.

What is the elevation of Elk Rapids?

597 feet (182 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Elk Rapids?

Alden (6.6 mi), Rapid City (6.8 mi), Bellaire (11.1 mi), Suttons Bay (13.3 mi), Central Lake (13.7 mi).

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