Alpena County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
28,893
population (2021)
-2.4%
pop change since 2010
26007
FIPS code
Alpena County ZIP code map
About Alpena County
Alpena County is located in Michigan and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,893 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.4% from 29,598 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alpena County is 26007.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,893 |
| 2010 population | 29,598 |
| Change | -2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26007 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alpena County
ZIP codes for Alpena County, MI (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49707 | Alpena | Alpena | View map |
| 49744 | Herron | Alpena | View map |
| 49747 | Hubbard Lake | Alpena | View map |
| 49753 | Lachine | Alpena | View map |
| 49766 | Ossineke | Alpena | View map |
Demographics & statistics
29,148
Population
48.2
Median age
$50,382
Median household income
$31,640
Per capita income
$151,500
Median home value
$799
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
13,988
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
638
Under 5
680
702
5–9
747
734
10–14
781
782
15–19
832
652
20–24
694
1,495
25–34
1,591
1,514
35–44
1,612
1,656
45–54
1,763
1,188
55–59
1,265
1,256
60–64
1,338
2,008
65–74
2,137
1,060
75–84
1,129
433
85+
461
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,290 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 23,858 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 7,228 | 25.0% |
| Median age | 48.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,686 | 93.2% |
| Two or more races | 970 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 569 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 102 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
17.5%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $50,382 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,500 |
| Median rent / month | $799 |
| Owner occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter occupied | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 30.9% |
| Single-family detached | 86.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.0% |
| Electricity | 4.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 21.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,763 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,124 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,518 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,527 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,791 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,046 | 41.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.9% | 20.1% |
| Married | 57.8% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 272 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 333 | 9.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,271 | 44.8% |
| High school | 1,357 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 860 | 20.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
13.6%
Professional & management
7.5%
Other services
7.2%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.9% |
| Government | 7.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
40.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.3% |
| Retirement income | 36.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,562 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.6% |
| Public insurance | 51.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,830 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 274 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 211 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,704 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 28,575 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 25,315 | 86.5% |
| Foreign born | 129 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 444 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 250 | 72.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,898 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 2,818 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 2,467 | 8.5% |
| German | 1,010 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 667 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 447 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 167 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 116 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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