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Petoskey, MI
City in Emmet County, Michigan.
Population
5,856
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,138
ZIP codes
0
Petoskey and its ZIP codes
Petoskey at a glance
- Petoskey is about 6.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,196, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,100 (57% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for Petoskey, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants53
- Affordable Housing2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Historic Places36
Housing and community stats
Petoskey, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,196
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$364,100
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
53.4%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,492), Irish Americans (1,056), Polish Americans (533).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Petoskey.
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
Petoskey, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.6%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Petoskey, 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
75° / 15°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone36 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Petoskey, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Petoskey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Horton BayCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Walloon LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.4 |
| IrontonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| CharlevoixCity | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Boyne CityCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| OdenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PonshewaingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| East JordanCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| AlansonVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Boyne FallsVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| EllsworthVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Petoskey, MI in?
- Petoskey is in Emmet County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Petoskey, MI?
- About 5,856 people live in Petoskey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Petoskey?
- Nearby places include Bay Shore (1.9 mi), Horton Bay (5.6 mi), Harbor Springs (6.4 mi), Bay View (7.1 mi), Walloon Lake (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023