Harbor Springs

City in Emmet County, Michigan

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Harbor Springs is a city in Emmet County, Michigan, with 1,274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay View, 4.3 miles SE.

About Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs is a city and resort community in Emmet County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,274 in the 2020 census.

Harbor Springs is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the Harbor Point peninsula, which shelters the deepest natural harbor on the Great Lakes. M-119 connects with US 31 7 miles (11 km) east and south at Bay View and Petoskey, which is 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the south side of the harbor.

The area is known for its historic summer resorts, such as Wequetonsing, which was founded by Illinois businessmen and lawyers Henry Stryker III, and Henry Brigham McClure. They were both connected with the Jacob Bunn industrial dynasty of Illinois.

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Living in Harbor Springs

Median household income
$75,417
Median home value
$415,700
Median rent
$1,027/mo
Median age
62
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Harbor Springs, MI population

Harbor Springs had 1,274 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,274
Density978 per sq mi (378 per km²)

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

Harbor Springs at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyEmmet County
TypeCity
Population1,274 (2020)
Land area1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Coordinates45.4325° N, 84.9891° W
ZIP code49722
Official websitecityofharborsprings.com
Census code (GEOID)2636560

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

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Frequently asked questions about Harbor Springs

What county is Harbor Springs in?

Harbor Springs is in Emmet County, Michigan.

What is the population of Harbor Springs, MI?

1,274 people lived in Harbor Springs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Harbor Springs, MI?

The ZIP code of Harbor Springs is 49722.

What is the elevation of Harbor Springs?

669 feet (204 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Harbor Springs?

Bay View (4.3 mi), Petoskey (4.8 mi), Conway (6.0 mi), Bay Shore (7.6 mi), Oden (7.9 mi).

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