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Elk Rapids, MI
Village in Antrim County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49629.
Population
1,624
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
984
ZIP codes
1
Elk Rapids and its ZIP codes
Elk Rapids at a glance
- Elk Rapids is about 5.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,938, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,400 (70% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,056 a month.
Local data for Elk Rapids, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elk Rapids, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,938
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$393,400
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.4%
Median age
57.7
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (502), Irish Americans (319), Polish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Antrim County. PPP loans are for Elk Rapids.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,356
5,061 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,131
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $10,289 per person
How people get to work
Elk Rapids, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.3%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elk Rapids, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
309
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elk Rapids, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Elk Rapids
1 in or overlapping Elk Rapids. Population shown
Cities near Elk Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Rapid CityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.4 |
| BellaireVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Suttons BayVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Central LakeVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Traverse CityCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| GreilickvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| OmenaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| KalkaskaVillage | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake LeelanauCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MancelonaVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| South BoardmanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| NorthportVillage | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| LelandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| CedarCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elk Rapids, MI in?
- Elk Rapids is in Antrim County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Elk Rapids, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elk Rapids include 49629.
- What is the population of Elk Rapids, MI?
- About 1,624 people live in Elk Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elk Rapids?
- Nearby places include Alden (6.6 mi), Rapid City (7.4 mi), Bellaire (11 mi), Suttons Bay (13 mi), Central Lake (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023