Lake Leelanau
Census-designated place in Leelanau County, Michigan

Lake Leelanau is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Leelanau County, Michigan, with 229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Suttons Bay, 3.2 miles E.
- 229residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 899 / sq mipopulation density
- 49653ZIP code
About Lake Leelanau
Lake Leelanau is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Leelanau County, Michigan, near the lake of the same name. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 229. It is situated along M-204 at the "narrows" that separate North and South Lake Leelanau. The community is divided between Leland Township and Suttons Bay Township.
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Lake Leelanau had 229 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 229 |
|---|---|
| Density | 899 per sq mi (347 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Leelanau at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Leelanau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 229 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9807° N, 85.7164° W |
| ZIP code | 49653 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2644760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Leelanau
- Suttons Bay3.2 mi E
- Leland3.4 mi NW
- Omena8.1 mi NE
- Cedar10.0 mi S
- Maple City11.1 mi SW
- Northport11.4 mi NE
- Greilickville12.6 mi S
- Glen Arbor14.6 mi SW
- Elk Rapids16.3 mi E
- Traverse City16.6 mi S
- Lake Ann18.7 mi S
- Hardwood Acres18.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Leelanau
What county is Lake Leelanau in?
Lake Leelanau is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the population of Lake Leelanau, MI?
229 people lived in Lake Leelanau at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Leelanau, MI?
The ZIP code of Lake Leelanau is 49653.
What is the elevation of Lake Leelanau?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Leelanau?
Suttons Bay (3.2 mi), Leland (3.4 mi), Omena (8.1 mi), Cedar (10.0 mi), Maple City (11.1 mi).
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