48721 ZIP Code – Black River, Michigan
ZIP code 48721 is a very small ZIP code located in Black River, Michigan, within Alcona County with a population of approximately 420 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $56,000, which is below the Michigan average and below the national figure. At $175,000, median home values run below the national average, with 100.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 97% single-family (increasing).
At 7.6%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 8.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 61.4, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 48762, 48742, 49766.
ZIP Code 48721 Data
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ZIP 48721 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48721 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 420 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $175k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 61.4 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.1% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48762 – Spruce
- 48742 – Lincoln
- 49766 – Ossineke
- 48740 – Harrisville
- 49747 – Hubbard Lake
- 48738 – Greenbush
- 48745 – Mikado
- 48705 – Barton City
- 49744 – Herron
- 49707 – Alpena
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48762 | SPRUCE | 1,069 | $62,563 |
| 48742 | LINCOLN | 1,611 | $51,250 |
| 49766 | OSSINEKE | 2,405 | $57,557 |
| 48740 | HARRISVILLE | 2,457 | $51,695 |
| 49747 | HUBBARD LAKE | 2,068 | $62,188 |