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Keweenaw County, MI
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Population
2,133
Land area
540sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Keweenaw County
Keweenaw County at a glance
- Keweenaw County is 98% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,583 a year, 28% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,800 (27% below Michigan) and median rent is $688 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Mohawk (264), Copper Harbor (163) and Eagle Harbor (110).
Local data for Keweenaw County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keweenaw County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,583
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$169,800
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
57.1
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Italian Americans (226), French Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,845
498 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,316
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.9M
FY 2026, $13,171 per person
PPP loans
$3.3M
56 loans, 512 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,862
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Keweenaw County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home17.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keweenaw County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
400
Most often winter weather
July high / Jan low
72° / 15°F
26.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keweenaw County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Keweenaw County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Keweenaw County, MI?
- Mohawk is the largest city or town in Keweenaw County, with about 264 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Keweenaw County?
- Keweenaw County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49805, 49901, 49918, 49950.
- What is the population of Keweenaw County, MI?
- About 2,133 people live in Keweenaw County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Keweenaw County?
- Keweenaw County borders Houghton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023