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Alcona County
Black River, MI
48721
48721 ZIP Code — Black River, MI
Alcona County, Michigan
ZIP code 48721 is located in
Black River ,
Michigan ,
within Alcona County .
It covers approximately 27.99 square miles and serves a population of
420 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48721
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 $175,000.
Median household income is $56,000. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 48721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
420
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
27.99 sq mi
Water area
9.32 sq mi
Latitude
44.8079
Longitude
-83.3491
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.9%
57.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
37.9%
32.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
9.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$56,000
Median household income
$175,000
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 46 11.0% 18 and over 374 89.0% 65 and over 138 32.9% Median age 60.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 384 88.9% Asian 17 3.9% Two or more races 17 3.9% Hispanic or Latino 12 2.8% Other race 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.9%
57.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
37.9%
32.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
9.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 23.3% $35k–$50k 7.1% $50k–$75k 19.5% $75k–$100k 21.0% $100k–$150k 8.6% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $56,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $175,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 50.1% Single-family detached 93.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 15.2% 1990–1999 15.7% 1980–1989 10.9% 1970–1979 22.1% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 19.7% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 6.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 26.8% 3 bedrooms 47.5% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 38.1% 2 vehicles 38.6% 3 or more 19.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.3% Electricity 8.1% Propane / LP gas 52.4% Fuel oil 11.0% Wood 25.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 94 44.8% Cohabiting couple 18 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 43 20.5% Female householder, no spouse 55 26.2% Households with children under 18 37 17.6% Households with seniors (65+) 103 49.0% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.5% 15.8% Married 49.1% 52.7% Separated 1.8% 0.0% Widowed 5.3% 11.3% Divorced 16.4% 20.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 13.7% Elementary school 37 72.5% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 7 13.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Professional & management
11.6%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.3% Service 40.0% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 7.1% Production & transportation 12.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.1% Government 9.0% Self-employed 12.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.3% Carpool 12.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 37.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.2% Retirement income 47.1% Supplemental Security 7.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 42.9% High cholesterol 42.1% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 38.6% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 9.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 9.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 68.2% Cholesterol screening 93.8% Teeth loss 13.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 26.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 25.4% 65 and over 37.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.1% Public insurance 71.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 418 99.5% Spanish 4 1.0% Other Indo-European 4 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 400 95.2% Born in same state 397 94.5% Born in different state 289 68.8% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 20 4.8% Not a US citizen 20 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 86 20.5% Arab 36 8.6% French 27 6.4% German 23 5.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.7% Irish 2 0.5% Dutch 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.0% Internet access 94.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48721
What city is ZIP code 48721 in?
ZIP code 48721 is primarily assigned to Black River, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48721 in?
ZIP code 48721 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48721 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 48721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 48721 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 48721 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48721?
16% of residents in ZIP code 48721 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 48721 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 48721 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 48721 in?
ZIP code 48721 observes the EST timezone.
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