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Onaway, MI
City in Presque Isle County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49765.
Population
674
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
414
ZIP codes
1
Onaway and its ZIP codes
Onaway at a glance
- Onaway is about 2.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,622, 43% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,800 (70% below Michigan).
Local data for Onaway, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Onaway, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,622
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$69,800
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (139), Irish Americans (135), Polish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Presque Isle County. PPP loans are for Onaway.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,771
2,561 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $10,734 per person
PPP loans
$5.9M
76 loans, 647 jobs reported
How people get to work
Onaway, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Onaway, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
80° / 12°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Onaway, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Onaway
1 in or overlapping Onaway. Population shown
Cities near Onaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TowerCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| MillersburgVillage | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Canada Creek RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| WolverineVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| Indian RiverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.9 |
| Rogers CityCity | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| CheboyganCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| AtlantaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| VanderbiltVillage | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| HillmanVillage | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| PosenVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| AlansonVillage | 28 mi | 1 |
| BrutusCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.8 |
| PonshewaingCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| OdenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onaway, MI in?
- Onaway is in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Onaway, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Onaway include 49765.
- What is the population of Onaway, MI?
- About 674 people live in Onaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onaway?
- Nearby places include Tower (3.4 mi), Millersburg (8.4 mi), Canada Creek Ranch (13 mi), Wolverine (19 mi), Indian River (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023