Ironton
Census-designated place in Charlevoix County, Michigan

Ironton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charlevoix County, Michigan, with 148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlevoix, 5.0 miles NW.
- 148residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 145 / sq mipopulation density
- 49720ZIP code
About Ironton
Ironton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 148 at the 2020 census. It is located within Eveline Township on a narrow portion of Lake Charlevoix that is traversed by the Ironton Ferry.
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Living in Ironton
- Median household income
- $93,750
- Median home value
- $246,400
- Median age
- 51.1
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Ironton had 148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 145 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ironton at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlevoix County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 148 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2569° N, 85.1929° W |
| ZIP code | 49720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2641040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ironton
- Charlevoix5.0 mi NW
- Advance5.7 mi SE
- Horton Bay6.0 mi E
- Ellsworth6.7 mi S
- East Jordan6.7 mi SE
- Bay Shore8.3 mi NE
- Boyne City9.3 mi E
- Norwood9.3 mi W
- Petoskey11.6 mi NE
- Walloon Lake12.3 mi E
- Eastport12.7 mi SW
- Central Lake13.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ironton
What county is Ironton in?
Ironton is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ironton, MI?
148 people lived in Ironton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ironton, MI?
The ZIP code of Ironton is 49720.
What is the elevation of Ironton?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ironton?
Charlevoix (5.0 mi), Advance (5.7 mi), Horton Bay (6.0 mi), Ellsworth (6.7 mi), East Jordan (6.7 mi).
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