Mackinaw City
Village in Emmet County, Michigan

Mackinaw City is a village in Emmet County, Michigan, with 846 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carp Lake, 6.0 miles S.
- 846residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 246 / sq mipopulation density
- 49701ZIP code
About Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City ( MAK-ə-naw) is a village divided between Cheboygan and Emmet counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. It had a population of 846 at the 2020 census.
Mackinaw City is located at the northernmost point of the Lower Peninsula at the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge, which crosses the Straits of Mackinac to the city of St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula. Mackinaw City and St. Ignace serve as the main access points for ferry service to and from Mackinac Island. Mackinaw City is considered one of Michigan's most popular tourist destinations and includes many historic sites, including Fort Michilimackinac State Park, Old Mackinac Point Light, McGulpin Point Light, and the nearby Dousman's Mill.
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Living in Mackinaw City
- Median household income
- $42,031
- Median home value
- $224,300
- Median rent
- $865/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Mackinaw City had 846 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 846 |
|---|---|
| Density | 246 per sq mi (95 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mackinaw City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Emmet County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 846 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 4.21 sq mi (10.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7839° N, 84.7566° W |
| ZIP code | 49701 |
| Official website | mackinawcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2650320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mackinaw City
- Carp Lake6.0 mi S
- St. Ignace7.2 mi N
- Mackinac Island8.2 mi NE
- Levering10.4 mi S
- Pellston16.1 mi S
- Cross Village16.4 mi SW
- Cheboygan17.0 mi SE
- Brutus20.0 mi S
- Alanson23.7 mi S
- Oden25.0 mi S
- Pon-she-wa-ing25.2 mi S
- Indian River25.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Mackinaw City
What county is Mackinaw City in?
Mackinaw City is in Emmet County, Michigan.
What is the population of Mackinaw City, MI?
846 people lived in Mackinaw City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mackinaw City, MI?
The ZIP code of Mackinaw City is 49701.
What is the elevation of Mackinaw City?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mackinaw City?
Carp Lake (6.0 mi), St. Ignace (7.2 mi), Mackinac Island (8.2 mi), Levering (10.4 mi), Pellston (16.1 mi).
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