Mohawk

Census-designated place in Keweenaw County, Michigan

Aerial view of Mohawk, Michigan
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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.

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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Median household income
$28,224
Median home value
$95,600
Median age
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Mohawk, MI population

Mohawk had 388 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census388
Density316 per sq mi (122 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mohawk at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyKeweenaw County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population388 (2020)
Land area1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Coordinates47.3102° N, 88.3447° W
ZIP code49917
Census code (GEOID)2654820

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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