Black River ZIP Code List — Alcona County, MI
There is one unique ZIP code in Black River, Michigan and it is 48721. Area code: 989.
1
ZIP codes
27.99
sq mi land
9.32
sq mi water
989
area code
Black River, MI ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Black River, MI (1)
Demographics & statistics
420
Population
60.5
Median age
$56,000
Median household income
$31,397
Per capita income
$175,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
421
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
12
5–9
14
8
10–14
10
7
20–24
9
13
25–34
15
20
35–44
24
20
45–54
25
12
55–59
14
35
60–64
42
28
65–74
35
24
75–84
29
10
85+
12
← Male
Female →
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
White
88.9%
Asian
3.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
0.5%
| 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
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%
| 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
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
18.6%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
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
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
HS graduate
46.6%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
7.3%
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%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Other services
14.8%
Professional & management
11.6%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Public administration
5.8%
Construction
3.2%
Retail trade
1.9%
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% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
28.1%
18 and over
15.2%
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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 42.1% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| 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% |
| 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.