48610 ZIP Code – Alger, Michigan
48610 is a small ZIP code in Alger, Michigan, part of Arenac County with a population of approximately 3,270 residents. At $51,331, the median household income here runs below the Michigan average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $114,200, well below the national average, with 93.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $800, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (stable).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 12.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 19.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 50.3, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 48659, 48756, 48613.
ZIP Code 48610 Data
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ZIP 48610 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48610 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,270 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $800 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.1% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48659 – Sterling
- 48756 – Prescott
- 48613 – Bentley
- 48661 – West Branch
- 48624 – Gladwin
- 48749 – Omer
- 48658 – Standish
- 48766 – Twining
- 48652 – Rhodes
- 48770 – Whittemore
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48659 | STERLING | 2,643 | $56,279 |
| 48756 | PRESCOTT | 3,956 | $39,115 |
| 48613 | BENTLEY | 1,039 | $49,833 |
| 48661 | WEST BRANCH | 10,538 | $56,349 |
| 48624 | GLADWIN | 16,480 | $54,383 |