Pentwater
Village in Oceana County, Michigan
Pentwater is a village in Oceana County, Michigan, with 890 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mears, 6.7 miles S.
- 890residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 665 / sq mipopulation density
- 49449ZIP code
About Pentwater
Pentwater is a village in Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 890 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Pentwater Township. Pentwater is home to Mears State Park. The name Pentwater comes from Pent or Penned up waters. The entrance to the channel is notoriously shallow and for many years dictated the size of vessels that the village was able to accommodate.
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Living in Pentwater
- Median household income
- $80,750
- Median home value
- $344,300
- Median rent
- $556/mo
- Median age
- 64.1
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Pentwater had 890 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 890 |
|---|---|
| Density | 665 per sq mi (257 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pentwater at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oceana County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 890 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7796° N, 86.4299° W |
| ZIP code | 49449 |
| Official website | pentwatervillage.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2663540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pentwater
- Mears6.7 mi S
- Hart6.8 mi SE
- Shelby12.0 mi S
- Ludington12.3 mi N
- Scottville14.0 mi NE
- New Era15.8 mi S
- Custer15.8 mi NE
- Walkerville15.8 mi E
- Rothbury18.4 mi S
- Fountain22.3 mi NE
- Hesperia24.3 mi SE
- Free Soil25.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Pentwater
What county is Pentwater in?
Pentwater is in Oceana County, Michigan.
What is the population of Pentwater, MI?
890 people lived in Pentwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pentwater, MI?
The ZIP code of Pentwater is 49449.
What is the elevation of Pentwater?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pentwater?
Mears (6.7 mi), Hart (6.8 mi), Shelby (12.0 mi), Ludington (12.3 mi), Scottville (14.0 mi).
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