49611 ZIP Code — Alba, MI

Antrim County, Michigan

ZIP code 49611 is located in Alba, Michigan, within Antrim County. It covers approximately 2.05 square miles and serves a population of 403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49611

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,538. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49611 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

403

population

2.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alba	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	403
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	2.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.9906
Longitude	-84.9895
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

403

Population

197

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$76,538

Median household income

$25,188

Per capita income

$98,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	26.1%
18 and over	298	73.9%
65 and over	23	5.7%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	403	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 38.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	38.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$76,538

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.6%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	32.1%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	22.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	56.3%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	53.5%
Fuel oil	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	35	24.3%
Households with children under 18	53	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	9.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	30.8%
Married	50.6%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	9.7%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	46.4%
Kindergarten	13	15.5%
Elementary school	29	34.5%
High school	2	2.4%
College / grad school	1	1.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.9%

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Information 6.0%

Construction 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	20.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.5%
65 and over	8.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	20.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	88.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	395	98.0%
Born in same state	395	98.0%
Born in different state	359	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.0%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	24.1%
French	66	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	9.4%
Norwegian	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49611

What city is ZIP code 49611 in?

ZIP code 49611 is primarily assigned to Alba, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49611 in?

ZIP code 49611 falls within Antrim County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49611 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49611?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49611 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 49611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49611?

The median home value in ZIP code 49611 is $98,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 49611 in?

ZIP code 49611 observes the EST timezone.