Munising
City in Alger County, Michigan
Munising is a city in Alger County, Michigan, with 1,986 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chatham, 16.0 miles W.
- 1,986residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 378 / sq mipopulation density
- 49862ZIP code
About Munising
Munising ( MEW-nə-sing) is a city in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Alger County. The population was 1,986 at the 2020 census. The city is partially surrounded by Munising Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, it serves as the western gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Living in Munising
- Median household income
- $59,808
- Median home value
- $117,300
- Median rent
- $706/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Munising had 1,986 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,986 |
|---|---|
| Density | 378 per sq mi (146 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Munising at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Alger County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,986 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.26 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4309° N, 86.6194° W |
| ZIP code | 49862 |
| Official website | cityofmunising.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2656200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Munising
- Chatham16.0 mi W
- Harvey35.3 mi W
- Rock36.0 mi SW
- K. I. Sawyer36.2 mi W
- Manistique37.0 mi SE
- Marquette37.8 mi W
- Rapid River38.8 mi SW
- Trowbridge Park40.0 mi W
- Gwinn40.5 mi W
- Gladstone44.6 mi SW
- Garden45.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Munising
What county is Munising in?
Munising is in Alger County, Michigan.
What is the population of Munising, MI?
1,986 people lived in Munising at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Munising, MI?
The ZIP code of Munising is 49862.
What is the elevation of Munising?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Munising?
Chatham (16.0 mi), Harvey (35.3 mi), Rock (36.0 mi), K. I. Sawyer (36.2 mi), Manistique (37.0 mi).
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