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Elberta, MI
Village in Benzie County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49628.
Population
174
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
233
ZIP codes
1
Elberta and its ZIP codes
Elberta at a glance
- Elberta is 31% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Elberta, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benzie County. PPP loans are for Elberta.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 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
PPP loans
$432K
12 loans, 83 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Elberta, 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
77° / 19°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elberta, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Elberta
1 in or overlapping Elberta. Population shown
Cities near Elberta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrankfortCity | 0.8 mi | 1.4 |
| PilgrimCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal Downs Country ClubCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| BenzoniaVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| BeulahVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HonorVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EmpireVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| OnekamaVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CopemishVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Nessen CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| BendonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Maple GroveCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elberta, MI in?
- Elberta is in Benzie County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Elberta, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elberta include 49628.
- What is the population of Elberta, MI?
- About 174 people live in Elberta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elberta?
- Nearby places include Frankfort (0.8 mi), Pilgrim (3.3 mi), Crystal Downs Country Club (5.6 mi), Benzonia (6.5 mi), Beulah (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023