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Frankfort, MI
City in Benzie County, Michigan.
Population
1,225
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
881
ZIP codes
0
Frankfort and its ZIP codes
Frankfort at a glance
- Frankfort is about 4.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,327 a year, 25% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,000 (51% above Michigan) and median rent is $876 a month.
Local data for Frankfort, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frankfort, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,327
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
39.7%
Median age
62.3
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (303), Irish Americans (123), Norwegian Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benzie County. PPP loans are for Frankfort.
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
Frankfort, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frankfort, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frankfort, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Frankfort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElbertaVillage | 0.8 mi | 0.7 |
| PilgrimCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal Downs Country ClubCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BenzoniaVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BeulahVillage | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HonorVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| EmpireVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| CopemishVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| OnekamaVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Nessen CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Maple GroveCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| BendonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frankfort, MI in?
- Frankfort is in Benzie County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Frankfort, MI?
- About 1,225 people live in Frankfort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frankfort?
- Nearby places include Elberta (0.8 mi), Pilgrim (2.5 mi), Crystal Downs Country Club (4.8 mi), Benzonia (6.7 mi), Beulah (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023