Kalkaska County GIS Maps
Kalkaska County, Michigan, has 17,939 residents and covers 559.7 square miles. The population grew 4.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kalkaska County is 26079.
Kalkaska is the county's largest population center. Kalkaska County also includes 4 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 25 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kalkaska County Trends
- Population
- 17,939▴
- Median Home Value
- $174,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,239▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kalkaska County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kalkaska County Population
Kalkaska County had 17,939 residents in 2020. That was 4.6% higher than in 2010. Kalkaska County added 1,368 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 32 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kalkaska, Fife Lake and Rapid City.
Population Trend in Kalkaska County MI
Kalkaska County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kalkaska County Zip Codes
Kalkaska County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kalkaska (49646), Fife Lake (49633) and Rapid City (49676). Kalkaska is the largest zip by population, with about 8,582 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kalkaska County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49646 | Kalkaska | 8,582 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 49633 | Fife Lake | 4,026 | ▴ 8.7% |
| 49676 | Rapid City | 3,527 | ▴ 3.5% |
| 49680 | South Boardman | 1,949 | ▴ 1.7% |
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Kalkaska County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kalkaska County Demographics
Kalkaska County has a median age of 44, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 20.3% of residents are under 18, while 21.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kalkaska County MI
Median Age
44
Under 18
20.3%
Age 65+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
Kalkaska County School Districts
Kalkaska County is served by 4 public school districts with 4,239 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Crawford AuSable Schools, Kalkaska Public Schools and Mancelona Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 88% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kalkaska County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford AuSable Schools | 1,640 | 38.7% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Kalkaska Public Schools | 1,333 | 31.4% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Mancelona Public Schools | 773 | 18.2% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Forest Area Community Schools | 493 | 11.6% | ▾ -3.1% |
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Kalkaska County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kalkaska County Housing & Real Estate
Kalkaska County has a median home value of $174,300 and a median gross rent of $767. About 87% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $318,250 and homes spent about 81 days on the market.
Kalkaska County Housing Mix
Kalkaska County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kalkaska County Housing Trends
Kalkaska County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County has 780 business listings across 271 categories. The largest categories in Kalkaska County business listings are Lake (59, 7.6%), Churches & Religious Organizations (21, 2.7%), and Gas Stations (20, 2.6%). The full Kalkaska County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kalkaska County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kalkaska County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 59 | 7.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 21 | 2.7% |
| Gas Stations | 20 | 2.6% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 17 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 17 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 13 | 1.7% |
| Farm | 13 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 12 | 1.5% |
| Propane Supplier | 10 | 1.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 9 | 1.2% |
Kalkaska County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Rowdy's Cabin | Accommodation | Kalkaska |
| Torch Lake sandbar | Active Life | Torch River |
| Crossroads Showgirls Nightclub | Adult Entertainment | Rapid City |
| Janes Wildfire Farms | Agriculture | Kalkaska |
| Kalkaska City Airport Y89 | Airport | Kalkaska |
| Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Kalkaska | Alternative Medicine | Kalkaska |
| Kalkaska Emergency Unit | Ambulance And Ems Services | Kalkaska |
| Big Boy | American Restaurants | Kalkaska |
| Kalkaska Animal Hospital | Animal Hospital | Kalkaska |
| McGee Equine Livestock Farrier Service, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center | Animal Rescue Service | Fife Lake |
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Kalkaska County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kalkaska County Basemaps
Kalkaska County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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