Elk Rapids
Village in Antrim County, Michigan

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.
- 1,529residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 926 / sq mipopulation density
- 49629ZIP code
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 had 1,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 926 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Rapids at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Antrim County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.65 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8980° N, 85.4045° W |
| ZIP code | 49629 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2625320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Rapids
- Alden6.6 mi E
- Rapid City6.8 mi SE
- Bellaire11.1 mi NE
- Suttons Bay13.3 mi NW
- Central Lake13.7 mi NE
- Traverse City13.9 mi SW
- Greilickville14.6 mi SW
- Omena14.8 mi NW
- Eastport14.9 mi N
- Kalkaska15.8 mi SE
- Lake Leelanau16.3 mi W
- Mancelona16.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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