Tawas City
City in Iosco County, Michigan

Tawas City is a city in Iosco County, Michigan, with 1,834 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Tawas, 2.5 miles NE.
- 1,834residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,079 / sq mipopulation density
- 48763ZIP code
About Tawas City
Tawas City ( TOW-wahss) is a city in and the county seat of Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,834 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Tawas Township, but the two areas are administered autonomously.
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Living in Tawas City
- Median household income
- $46,014
- Median home value
- $138,000
- Median rent
- $806/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Tawas City had 1,834 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,834 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tawas City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Iosco County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,834 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.70 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2672° N, 83.5230° W |
| ZIP code | 48763 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2678140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tawas City
- East Tawas2.5 mi NE
- Sand Lake8.3 mi NW
- Au Sable13.6 mi NE
- Whittemore14.1 mi W
- Oscoda14.4 mi NE
- Turner15.7 mi SW
- Au Gres17.6 mi SW
- Twining17.8 mi SW
- Prescott20.9 mi W
- Omer22.4 mi SW
- Caseville25.6 mi SE
- Skidway Lake25.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Tawas City
What county is Tawas City in?
Tawas City is in Iosco County, Michigan.
What is the population of Tawas City, MI?
1,834 people lived in Tawas City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tawas City, MI?
The ZIP code of Tawas City is 48763.
What is the elevation of Tawas City?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tawas City?
East Tawas (2.5 mi), Sand Lake (8.3 mi), Au Sable (13.6 mi), Whittemore (14.1 mi), Oscoda (14.4 mi).
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