Pellston
Village in Emmet County, Michigan

Pellston is a village in Emmet County, Michigan, with 774 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brutus, 3.9 miles S.
- 774residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 397 / sq mipopulation density
- 49716ZIP code
About Pellston
Pellston ( PELL-stən) is a village in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Pellston had a population of 774. The village is the home of Pellston Regional Airport.
The village lies on the boundary between Maple River and McKinley townships on US Highway 31. Interstate 75 is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Pellston. Mackinaw City and the Mackinac Bridge are approximately 18 miles (29 km) north and Petoskey is about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of the village. The University of Michigan Biological Station is on nearby Douglas Lake.
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Living in Pellston
- Median household income
- $66,875
- Median home value
- $121,000
- Median rent
- $1,030/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Pellston had 774 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 774 |
|---|---|
| Density | 397 per sq mi (153 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pellston at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Emmet County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 774 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.95 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5516° N, 84.7834° W |
| ZIP code | 49716 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2663300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pellston
- Brutus3.9 mi S
- Levering5.7 mi N
- Alanson7.6 mi S
- Oden9.0 mi S
- Pon-she-wa-ing9.1 mi S
- Carp Lake10.1 mi N
- Conway10.7 mi SW
- Indian River11.7 mi SE
- Harbor Springs12.9 mi SW
- Bay View13.5 mi SW
- Cross Village13.6 mi NW
- Mackinaw City16.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pellston
What county is Pellston in?
Pellston is in Emmet County, Michigan.
What is the population of Pellston, MI?
774 people lived in Pellston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pellston, MI?
The ZIP code of Pellston is 49716.
What is the elevation of Pellston?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pellston?
Brutus (3.9 mi), Levering (5.7 mi), Alanson (7.6 mi), Oden (9.0 mi), Pon-she-wa-ing (9.1 mi).
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