48721 ZIP Code, Black River, MI
48721 is a ZIP code in Black River, Michigan in Alcona County. It covers 28 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48742, 48762 and 49766. 406 people live here in 228 households, fewer than in most Michigan ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $60,500, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 60.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Black River, MI
- County: Alcona County
- Land area: 28 sq mi
- Population: 406
- Median household income: $60,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 406 |
| Households | 228 |
| Median household income | $60,500 |
| Income per person | $38,631 |
| Median age | 60.8 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $226,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 40.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 79.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.9% |
| $10–15K | 7.9% |
| $15–25K | 11.0% |
| $25–35K | 14.5% |
| $35–50K | 6.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.5% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.4% |
| 10–19 | 6.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 5.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 29.3% |
| 65–74 | 17.0% |
| 75+ | 14.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.1% |
| Owned outright | 28.7% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 52.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.9% |
Businesses in 48721
6 business establishments with 47 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48742 — Lost Lake Woods CDP, MI (7.7 mi)
- 48762 — Hubbard Lake CDP, MI (8.2 mi)
- 49766 — Ossineke CDP, MI (9.2 mi)
- 48740 — Harrisville city, MI (9.4 mi)
- 49747 — Hubbard Lake CDP, MI (15 mi)
- 48738 (17.1 mi)
- 48705 (17.5 mi)
- 48745 (17.8 mi)
Areas that include 48721
- Black River, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Alcona County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48721, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48721 in?
- 48721 is a Black River, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48721 in?
- 48721 is in Alcona County.
- What is the population of 48721?
- About 406 people (±98), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 398.
- What is the median household income in 48721?
- $60,500 (±$21,861), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48721?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48721 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48721?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48742 (7.7 mi, Lost Lake Woods), 48762 (8.2 mi, Hubbard Lake), 49766 (9.2 mi, Ossineke), 48740 (9.4 mi, Harrisville), 49747 (15 mi, Hubbard Lake) and 48738 (17.1 mi).
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