County

Alcona County, MI

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Michigan

👥9,822Population
💰$55,495Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂58.4Median Age
🏠$152,259Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,676 (35.5%)
Some College1,180 (15.7%)
Associates1,218 (16.2%)
Bachelors899 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,504 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College15.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,495 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$152,259 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units9,450
Vacant Units4,607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Alcona County, MI

Alcona County is located in Michigan and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,822 residents. With a median age of 58.37, it is an older county.

Alcona County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,495 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Alcona County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,259 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $830. Homeownership rates are high at 88.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Alcona County are primarily White (93.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Alcona County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Alcona County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
48705 Barton City 474 $55,625 $133,400 10.6% 26.4%
48721 Black River 398 $59,063 $186,300 7.6% 39.8%
48728 Curran 329 $47,250 $168,100 $990 3.4% 33.2%
48737 Glennie 1,121 $38,144 $121,000 $913 0.8% 25.8%
48738 Greenbush 1,097 $64,432 $153,700 $810 7.6% 33.0%
48740 Harrisville 2,433 $53,460 $138,300 $782 5.3% 30.4%
48742 Lincoln 1,767 $62,683 $165,400 $650 5.1% 36.8%
48745 Mikado 1,189 $47,500 $141,400 $1,095 5.6% 27.2%
48762 Spruce 1,014 $67,955 $198,900 3.1% 35.9%