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Benzonia, MI
Village in Benzie County, Michigan.
Population
718
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
635
ZIP codes
0
Benzonia and its ZIP codes
Benzonia at a glance
- Benzonia is about 3.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,875, 15% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,100 (10% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Benzonia, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benzonia, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,875
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$209,100
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (143), Irish Americans (82), Polish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benzie County. PPP loans are for Benzonia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,346
5,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $9,380 per person
How people get to work
Benzonia, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benzonia, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
183
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benzonia, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Benzonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeulahVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HonorVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ElbertaVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| FrankfortCity | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| PilgrimCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal Downs Country ClubCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CopemishVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Nessen CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BendonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EmpireVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Maple GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake AnnVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benzonia, MI in?
- Benzonia is in Benzie County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Benzonia, MI?
- About 718 people live in Benzonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benzonia?
- Nearby places include Beulah (1.4 mi), Honor (5.2 mi), Elberta (6.5 mi), Frankfort (6.7 mi), Crystal Mountain (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023