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Alger, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48610

Arenac County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,083
10/sq mi
$59,091
Median income
$150,200
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alger pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48610 covers 305.2 square miles in Alger, Arenac County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,083 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48610 reports a modest median household income of $59,091 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,245. Poverty here runs at 21.6%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. The typical home here is valued at $150,200 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $781 monthly, and 93.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48610, plus 6 more within Arenac County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alger, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48610.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48610, Alger, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,083

Population

305.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48610?

49.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,091

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$29,245

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48610 ranks nationally

Alger, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,091 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,662

Total Housing Units

1,482

Occupied Units

1,180

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$150,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$781

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48610 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 114
2021 +11.5% 127
2022 +14.2% 145
2023 +24.6% 181
2024 -5.8% 170

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 48610, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,748,000.

31

Businesses

163

Employees

$6.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 22.6%
Retail trade 7 22.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48610 vs 48659 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48659 Sterling, MI 2,850 7.5 mi

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Related Areas

Arenac County Alger, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48610 in? ▼
ZIP code 48610 (Alger) is located in Arenac County, Michigan. Arenac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arenac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48610? ▼
ZIP code 48610 in Alger, MI has a population of 3,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48610 is $59,091, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48610 is $150,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48610 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48610? ▼
ZIP code 48610 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48610 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48610 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48610? ▼
In ZIP code 48610, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48610 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48610? ▼
In ZIP code 48610, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48610 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.