Glen Arbor
Census-designated place in Leelanau County, Michigan

Glen Arbor is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Leelanau County, Michigan, with 261 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Empire, 6.6 miles SW.
- 261residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 254 / sq mipopulation density
- 49636ZIP code
About Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States. A small tourist town, Glen Arbor lies on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Glen Lake. It is adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Its population was 261 as of the 2020 census, up from 229 at the 2010 census. The community is located along M-22 and the Lake Michigan shore. Glen Arbor has a post office with ZIP code 49636.
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- Median home value
- $700,000
- Median age
- 64.1
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Glen Arbor had 261 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 261 |
|---|---|
| Density | 254 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glen Arbor at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Leelanau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 261 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8943° N, 85.9891° W |
| ZIP code | 49636 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2632360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glen Arbor
- Empire6.6 mi SW
- Maple City7.0 mi E
- Cedar10.1 mi E
- Lake Ann13.5 mi SE
- Leland14.3 mi NE
- Maple Grove14.4 mi SE
- Hardwood Acres14.6 mi SE
- Lake Leelanau14.6 mi NE
- Honor15.8 mi S
- Greilickville16.9 mi E
- Suttons Bay17.6 mi E
- Crystal Downs Country Club17.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Arbor
What county is Glen Arbor in?
Glen Arbor is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the population of Glen Arbor, MI?
261 people lived in Glen Arbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glen Arbor, MI?
The ZIP code of Glen Arbor is 49636.
What is the elevation of Glen Arbor?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glen Arbor?
Empire (6.6 mi), Maple City (7.0 mi), Cedar (10.1 mi), Lake Ann (13.5 mi), Leland (14.3 mi).
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