Petoskey
City in Emmet County, Michigan
Petoskey is a city in Emmet County, Michigan, with 5,877 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay View, 4.2 miles E.
- 5,877residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 1,142 / sq mipopulation density
- 49770ZIP code
About Petoskey
Petoskey ( pə-TOSS-kee) is the largest city in and the county seat of Emmet County, Michigan, and is the largest settlement within the county. Petoskey has a population of 5,877 at the 2020 census, up from 5,670 at the 2010 census.
Petoskey is part of Northern Michigan, and is one of the northernmost cities in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Petoskey is located on the southern shore of Little Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Petoskey sits directly across the bay from Harbor Springs, another Emmet County city. Petoskey is a popular Midwestern resort town.
Petoskey lends its name to the Petoskey stone, a fossilized coral that is the state stone of Michigan.
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Living in Petoskey
- Median household income
- $74,196
- Median home value
- $364,100
- Median rent
- $1,006/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Petoskey had 5,877 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,877 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,142 per sq mi (441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petoskey at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Emmet County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,877 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.15 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3649° N, 85.0107° W |
| ZIP code | 49770 |
| Official website | petoskey.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2663820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petoskey
- Bay View4.2 mi E
- Harbor Springs4.8 mi N
- Bay Shore4.8 mi W
- Horton Bay6.6 mi SW
- Walloon Lake7.3 mi SE
- Conway7.4 mi NE
- Oden9.9 mi NE
- Boyne City10.5 mi S
- Pon-she-wa-ing10.7 mi E
- Advance11.0 mi S
- Ironton11.6 mi SW
- Alanson12.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Petoskey
What county is Petoskey in?
Petoskey is in Emmet County, Michigan.
What is the population of Petoskey, MI?
5,877 people lived in Petoskey at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petoskey, MI?
The ZIP code of Petoskey is 49770.
What is the elevation of Petoskey?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petoskey?
Bay View (4.2 mi), Harbor Springs (4.8 mi), Bay Shore (4.8 mi), Horton Bay (6.6 mi), Walloon Lake (7.3 mi).
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