Pentwater Michigan Map

About Pentwater, Michigan

Pentwater is a locality in Oceana County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 872. The population density is 255.5 people per km². Pentwater is located at 43.7817°N, 86.4331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49449.

Pentwater breathes the crisp air of Lake Michigan, its shoreline a gentle curve of sand meeting the vast, shifting blue. It lies 38.9 miles north-north-west of Muskegon, MI (from Muskegon, MI: bearing 346°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-west of Hart. The land here rises and falls in soft swells, a landscape sculpted by ancient waters and the persistent winds that sweep inland. Along the main street, clapboard buildings stand shoulder to shoulder, their painted facades a cheerful defiance against the elements, housing shops that offer the bounty of the season and the crafts of local artisans. The sunlight, when it breaks through, has a particular clarity, illuminating the weathered wood of the docks and glinting off the masts of sailboats moored in the protected harbor, a tranquil haven where the lake’s powerful presence is softened into a rhythmic lapping. The history of Pentwater is deeply entwined with the water that defines it. Once a bustling hub for lumber and fishing, its economy now leans more towards the seasonal influx of summer visitors drawn to its beaches and the serene beauty of nearby parks. The old cannery, a weathered monument to a bygone era, still stands as a silent witness to the town’s working past, a stark contrast to the vibrant galleries and boutiques that now line its revitalized waterfront. Pentwater retains a sense of quiet resilience, a character shaped by the rhythms of the lake and the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to call this sliver of Michigan's coast their home, a place where the scent of pine mingles with the salty tang of the Great Lake.

About This Pentwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pentwater, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.781673, -86.433136. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pentwater and Oceana County.

Detailed location data for Pentwater includes the ZIP code (49449), telephone area code (616), county seat of Oceana County (Hart), and school district assignment (Pentwater Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pentwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.