Paw Paw Lake
Census-designated place in Berrien County, Michigan

Paw Paw Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berrien County, Michigan, with 3,323 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watervliet, 1.9 miles SE.
- 3,323residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 647 / sq mipopulation density
- 49038ZIP code
About Paw Paw Lake
Paw Paw Lake is an unincorporated community in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes, without legal status as a municipality. The community is located within areas of both Coloma Charter Township and Watervliet Township in the area surrounding Paw Paw Lake and Little Paw Paw Lake, excluding the cities of Watervliet and Coloma. The population of the CDP was 3,323 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Paw Paw Lake
- Median household income
- $67,674
- Median home value
- $191,700
- Median rent
- $1,164/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Paw Paw Lake had 3,323 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,323 |
|---|---|
| Density | 647 per sq mi (250 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paw Paw Lake at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Berrien County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,323 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.13 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2114° N, 86.2756° W |
| ZIP code | 49038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2663020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paw Paw Lake
- Watervliet1.9 mi SE
- Coloma2.4 mi SW
- Lake Michigan Beach5.2 mi W
- Hartford5.6 mi E
- Millburg6.8 mi SW
- Benton Heights9.4 mi SW
- Bangor10.8 mi NE
- Benton Harbor11.1 mi SW
- Lawrence11.2 mi E
- Fair Plain12.8 mi SW
- South Haven13.1 mi N
- St. Joseph13.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw Lake
What county is Paw Paw Lake in?
Paw Paw Lake is in Berrien County, Michigan.
What is the population of Paw Paw Lake, MI?
3,323 people lived in Paw Paw Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paw Paw Lake, MI?
The ZIP code of Paw Paw Lake is 49038.
What is the elevation of Paw Paw Lake?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paw Paw Lake?
Watervliet (1.9 mi), Coloma (2.4 mi), Lake Michigan Beach (5.2 mi), Hartford (5.6 mi), Millburg (6.8 mi).
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