Mohawk
Census-designated place in Keweenaw County, Michigan

Mohawk is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Keweenaw County, Michigan, with 388 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,086 ft (331 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fulton, 1.1 miles SW.
- 388residents (2020 Census)
- 1,086 ftelevation · 331 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 316 / sq mipopulation density
- 49917ZIP code
About Mohawk
Mohawk is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Mohawk had a population of 388. Located in Keweenaw County, it is within Allouez Township. As an unincorporated community, Mohawk has no legally defined boundaries but does have its own post office with the 49950 ZIP Code. The ZIP includes most of mainland Keweenaw County and also uses the Eagle Harbor and Eagle River designations.
Mohawk is centered along U.S. Highway 41 just north of the village of Ahmeek in the Keweenaw Peninsula. It is the site of the Mohawk Mining Company, which conducted copper mining in the early 1900s. Mohawkite is a rare mineral that is believed to be found only in the Mohawk Mine.
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Living in Mohawk
- Median household income
- $28,224
- Median home value
- $95,600
- Median age
- 30.7
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Mohawk had 388 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 388 |
|---|---|
| Density | 316 per sq mi (122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mohawk at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Keweenaw County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 388 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3102° N, 88.3447° W |
| ZIP code | 49917 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2654820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mohawk
- Fulton1.1 mi SW
- Ahmeek2.6 mi W
- Copper City2.7 mi SW
- Calumet6.7 mi SW
- Laurium6.8 mi SW
- Eagle River7.6 mi NE
- Lake Linden8.8 mi S
- Hubbell10.1 mi SW
- Eagle Harbor13.2 mi NE
- Dollar Bay14.4 mi SW
- Hancock16.9 mi SW
- Houghton17.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Mohawk
What county is Mohawk in?
Mohawk is in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of Mohawk, MI?
388 people lived in Mohawk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mohawk, MI?
The ZIP code of Mohawk is 49917.
What is the elevation of Mohawk?
1,086 feet (331 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mohawk?
Fulton (1.1 mi), Ahmeek (2.6 mi), Copper City (2.7 mi), Calumet (6.7 mi), Laurium (6.8 mi).
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