City

Black River, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcona County  ·  Michigan

👥398Population
💰$59,063Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂61.4Median Age
🏠$186,300Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 5.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian5.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate113 (35.4%)
Some College47 (14.7%)
Associates32 (10%)
Bachelors49 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree78 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad35.4%
Some College14.7%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,063 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$186,300 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units422
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Black River, MI

Black River is a city in Michigan, located in Alcona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 398 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.4 years.

Economically, Black River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,063 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Black River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black River is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.44%).

Black River, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Black River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48721 398 $59,063 $186,300 7.6% 39.8% 100.0%