Empire
Village in Leelanau County, Michigan
Empire is a village in Leelanau County, Michigan, with 362 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Arbor, 6.6 miles NE.
- 362residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 352 / sq mipopulation density
- 49630ZIP code
About Empire
Empire is a village on Lake Michigan in the northwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. Located in southwestern Leelanau County, its population was 362 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Empire Township, and is famous for its proximity to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire is home to the lakeshore's headquarters, the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center.
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Living in Empire
- Median household income
- $83,929
- Median home value
- $456,300
- Median age
- 63.6
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Empire had 362 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 362 |
|---|---|
| Density | 352 per sq mi (136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Empire at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Leelanau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 362 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8126° N, 86.0593° W |
| ZIP code | 49630 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2625980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Empire
- Glen Arbor6.6 mi NE
- Honor10.3 mi S
- Maple City10.3 mi E
- Crystal Downs Country Club11.4 mi SW
- Lake Ann12.0 mi SE
- Maple Grove12.4 mi SE
- Beulah13.0 mi S
- Cedar13.2 mi E
- Hardwood Acres13.3 mi SE
- Benzonia13.7 mi S
- Pilgrim13.9 mi SW
- Frankfort14.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Empire
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the population of Empire, MI?
362 people lived in Empire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, MI?
The ZIP code of Empire is 49630.
What is the elevation of Empire?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Empire?
Glen Arbor (6.6 mi), Honor (10.3 mi), Maple City (10.3 mi), Crystal Downs Country Club (11.4 mi), Lake Ann (12.0 mi).
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