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Charlevoix County, MI
11 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Population
26,108
Land area
416sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Charlevoix County
Charlevoix County at a glance
- Charlevoix County is 65% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,531 a year, 5% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,800 (20% above Michigan) and median rent is $949 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Boyne City (3,825), Charlevoix (2,392) and East Jordan (2,023).
Local data for Charlevoix County, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools14
- Libraries6
- Banks11
- Post Offices6
- Parks54
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants107
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Charlevoix County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,531
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$276,800
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$949/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,302), Irish Americans (3,932), Polish Americans (2,229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,554
10,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,513
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $8,584 per person
PPP loans
$51.72M
825 loans, 6,059 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$217K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Charlevoix County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charlevoix County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
107
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 12°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charlevoix County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Charlevoix County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Charlevoix County, MI?
- Boyne City is the largest city or town in Charlevoix County, with about 3,825 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Charlevoix County?
- Charlevoix County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49712, 49713, 49720, 49727, 49782.
- What is the population of Charlevoix County, MI?
- About 26,108 people live in Charlevoix County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Charlevoix County?
- Charlevoix County borders Emmet County, Cheboygan County, Otsego County, Antrim County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023