Onaway
City in Presque Isle County, Michigan

Onaway is a city in Presque Isle County, Michigan, with 890 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 850 ft (259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tower, 3.3 miles W.
- 890residents (2020 Census)
- 850 ftelevation · 259 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 546 / sq mipopulation density
- 49765ZIP code
About Onaway
Onaway () is a city in Presque Isle County, just east of the Cheboygan–Presque Isle county line in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 890 at the 2020 census. Onaway bills itself as the "Sturgeon Capital of Michigan", and there is a lake sturgeon streamside rearing facility on the nearby Black River, where the fish migrate down to the Cheboygan River and then to Lake Huron.
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Living in Onaway
- Median household income
- $41,622
- Median home value
- $69,800
- Median age
- 50.3
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Onaway had 890 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 890 |
|---|---|
| Density | 546 per sq mi (211 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Onaway at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Presque Isle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 890 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.63 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3585° N, 84.2272° W |
| ZIP code | 49765 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2660680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Onaway
- Tower3.3 mi W
- Millersburg8.3 mi E
- Canada Creek Ranch12.8 mi S
- Wolverine19.3 mi W
- Indian River19.7 mi W
- Rogers City20.9 mi E
- Cheboygan22.8 mi NW
- Atlanta24.7 mi S
- Hillman25.9 mi SE
- Vanderbilt25.9 mi SW
- Posen26.5 mi E
- Alanson27.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Onaway
What county is Onaway in?
Onaway is in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
What is the population of Onaway, MI?
890 people lived in Onaway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Onaway, MI?
The ZIP code of Onaway is 49765.
What is the elevation of Onaway?
850 feet (259 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Onaway?
Tower (3.3 mi), Millersburg (8.3 mi), Canada Creek Ranch (12.8 mi), Wolverine (19.3 mi), Indian River (19.7 mi).
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