Northport
Village in Leelanau County, Michigan

Northport is a village in Leelanau County, Michigan, with 496 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Omena, 4.8 miles S.
- 496residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 301 / sq mipopulation density
- 49670ZIP code
About Northport
Northport is a village in Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located near the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, Northport is located within Leelanau Township, and lies on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Northport had a population of 496 at the 2020 census. The village is located about 29 miles (47 km) north of Traverse City, and is part of that city's metropolitan area. From 1863 to 1883, Northport served as the county seat of Leelanau County.
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Living in Northport
- Median household income
- $100,357
- Median home value
- $295,200
- Median rent
- $1,058/mo
- Median age
- 61.9
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Northport had 496 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 496 |
|---|---|
| Density | 301 per sq mi (116 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northport at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Leelanau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 496 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.65 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1303° N, 85.6177° W |
| ZIP code | 49670 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2658740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northport
- Omena4.8 mi S
- Leland10.1 mi SW
- Suttons Bay10.5 mi S
- Lake Leelanau11.4 mi SW
- Eastport13.0 mi E
- Norwood13.5 mi NE
- Central Lake17.9 mi E
- Ellsworth18.4 mi E
- Elk Rapids19.1 mi SE
- Cedar21.4 mi SW
- Charlevoix21.7 mi NE
- Maple City22.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Northport
What county is Northport in?
Northport is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the population of Northport, MI?
496 people lived in Northport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northport, MI?
The ZIP code of Northport is 49670.
What is the elevation of Northport?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northport?
Omena (4.8 mi), Leland (10.1 mi), Suttons Bay (10.5 mi), Lake Leelanau (11.4 mi), Eastport (13.0 mi).
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