Leland
Census-designated place in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Leelanau County, Michigan, with 410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Leelanau, 3.4 miles SE.
- 410residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 420 / sq mipopulation density
- 49653ZIP code
About Leland
Leland ( LEE-lənd) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Leelanau County, part of the northwestern Lower Peninsula of the state. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 410. From 1883 to 2004, Leland was the county seat of Leelanau County, which has since moved to Suttons Bay Township.
Part of Leland Township, Leland is situated on an isthmus between Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan, and is bisected by the Leland River, flowing from the former to the latter. Leland is a significant tourism destination and summer colony, and is located nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Leland also serves as the departure point for ferry service to North and South Manitou Islands, both of which are wholly included in the National Lakeshore.
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Living in Leland
- Median household income
- $120,781
- Median home value
- $637,300
- Median age
- 63
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Leland had 410 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 410 |
|---|---|
| Density | 420 per sq mi (162 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leland at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Leelanau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 410 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0214° N, 85.7571° W |
| ZIP code | 49653 |
| Official website | lelandmi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2646800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leland
- Lake Leelanau3.4 mi SE
- Suttons Bay5.9 mi SE
- Omena8.3 mi E
- Northport10.1 mi NE
- Cedar12.2 mi S
- Maple City12.5 mi SW
- Glen Arbor14.3 mi SW
- Greilickville15.8 mi S
- Elk Rapids19.2 mi SE
- Traverse City19.9 mi SE
- Empire20.7 mi SW
- Eastport20.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Leland
What county is Leland in?
Leland is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the population of Leland, MI?
410 people lived in Leland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leland, MI?
The ZIP code of Leland is 49653.
What is the elevation of Leland?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leland?
Lake Leelanau (3.4 mi), Suttons Bay (5.9 mi), Omena (8.3 mi), Northport (10.1 mi), Cedar (12.2 mi).
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