Alger County, MI ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Alger County, Michigan. The Census Bureau counts 8,762 residents in the county, with a median household income of $61,286 and a median home value of $176,200. Median household income ranges from $61,340 in 49862 to $81,172 in 49885. Its largest communities include Munising, Grand Marais and Chatham.
Alger County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,762 |
| Households | 3,531 |
| Median household income | $61,286 |
| Median home value | $176,200 |
| Median age | 49.1 |
| Median rent | $714 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,974 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,458 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $61,340 (49862) to $81,172 (49885) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,605 |
| Homeowners | 87.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 9 routes, 2,487 homes (5 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Alger County: 49885 ($81,172)
- Most residents: 49862 (4,546 people)
- Highest homeownership: 49885 (96.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 49885 (24.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 49862 (9.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 49885 (42.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 49885 ($241,200)
Every ZIP code in Alger County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49862 | Munising | 4,546 | 1,713 | $61,340 | $169,400 | 80.4% | 22.1% | 9.5% | 5 | 1,976 | 100% of its land |
| 49885 | Skandia | 1,947 | 791 | $81,172 | $241,200 | 96.6% | 24.1% | 8.8% | — | — | 16% of its land |
| 49895 | Wetmore | 840 | 406 | $47,115 | $180,000 | 77.8% | 14.0% | 4.7% | — | — | 44% of its land |
| 49816 | Chatham | 666 | 309 | $70,750 | $170,700 | 96.8% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 1 | 131 | 100% of its land |
| 49884 | Shingleton | 634 | 301 | $60,063 | $164,100 | 81.4% | 16.6% | 2.4% | 1 | 145 | 56% of its land |
| 49806 | Au Train | 605 | 243 | $85,625 | $281,800 | 95.5% | 14.8% | 1.7% | 1 | 311 | 100% of its land |
| 49891 | Trenary | 548 | 225 | $46,063 | $126,300 | 99.1% | 21.8% | 11.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49825 | Alger County | 328 | 123 | $77,250 | $213,900 | 100.0% | 44.7% | 5.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49883 | Seney | 234 | 78 | $53,289 | $185,000 | 97.4% | 16.7% | 9.8% | — | — | 19% of its land |
| 49822 | Alger County | 214 | 84 | $58,214 | $283,800 | 77.4% | 25.0% | 4.7% | 1 | 85 | 98% of its land |
| 49826 | Alger County | 214 | 51 | $61,107 | $335,700 | 100.0% | 74.5% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49839 | Grand Marais | 198 | 134 | $47,292 | $163,600 | 95.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Alger County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Munising — 1,975 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Grand Marais — 153 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chatham — 135 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Alger County, MI?
- 49862, 49885, 49895, 49816, 49884, 49806, 49891, 49825, 49883, 49822, 49826 and 49839. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Alger County?
- 8,762 residents in 3,531 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Alger County?
- $61,286 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $61,340 (49862) to $81,172 (49885).
- Which Alger County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 49885, at $81,172, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Alger County?
- For the 5 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 9 carrier routes reaching 2,487 residential and 159 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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