48610 ZIP Code — Alger, MI

Arenac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48610 is located in Alger, Michigan, within Arenac County. It covers approximately 125.97 square miles and serves a population of 3,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48610

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,331. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 48610 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,270

population

125.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48659 Sterling (8.8 mi) 48756 Prescott (12.2 mi) 48661 West Branch (13.6 mi) 48624 Gladwin (13.9 mi) 48652 Rhodes (14.7 mi) 48749 Omer (17.6 mi) 48658 Standish (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,270
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	125.97 sq mi
Water area	1.75 sq mi
Latitude	44.1453
Longitude	-84.1939
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,270

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$51,331

Median household income

$27,985

Per capita income

$114,200

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

2,568

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

114

15–19

117

20–24

154

25–34

158

187

35–44

192

185

45–54

191

111

55–59

114

185

60–64

190

324

65–74

334

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	15.9%
18 and over	2,750	84.1%
65 and over	885	27.1%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,077	92.3%
Two or more races	139	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	64	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	1%
Other race	16	0.5%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$51,331

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,200
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	45.9%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.5%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	46.8%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	705	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	125	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	343	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	290	19.8%
Households with children under 18	325	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	624	42.7%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	22.2%
Married	47.0%	50.5%
Separated	0.5%	1.8%
Widowed	3.6%	9.1%
Divorced	21.0%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.2%
Kindergarten	48	10.5%
Elementary school	201	43.8%
High school	142	30.9%
College / grad school	58	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 17.6%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	278	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,151	96.4%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,267	99.9%
Born in same state	3,252	99.4%
Born in different state	2,913	89.1%
Foreign born	15	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	414	12.7%
Italian	405	12.4%
Arab	146	4.5%
German	136	4.2%
Irish	86	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	1.3%
Polish	9	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48610

What city is ZIP code 48610 in?

ZIP code 48610 is primarily assigned to Alger, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48610 in?

ZIP code 48610 falls within Arenac County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48610 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 48610 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 48610 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48610 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48610?

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 48610 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 48610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 48610 in?

ZIP code 48610 observes the EST timezone.