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Pellston, MI
Village in Emmet County, Michigan.
Population
755
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Pellston and its ZIP codes
Pellston at a glance
- Pellston is about 2.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,875, 8% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,000 (48% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,030 a month.
Local data for Pellston, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pellston, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,875
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$1,030/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (191), Polish Americans (100), Irish Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Pellston.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,660
17,859 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $8,471 per person
How people get to work
Pellston, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pellston, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
226
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
61
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pellston, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Pellston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrutusCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| LeveringCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| AlansonVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| Carp LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| OdenCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| PonshewaingCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Indian RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.9 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Cross VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Mackinaw CityVillage | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| CheboyganCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| PetoskeyCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| WolverineVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pellston, MI in?
- Pellston is in Emmet County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Pellston, MI?
- About 755 people live in Pellston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pellston?
- Nearby places include Brutus (4.4 mi), Levering (5.4 mi), Alanson (7.9 mi), Carp Lake (9.1 mi), Oden (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023