County ProfileMI
Alger County
Population: 8,842 · 10 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
8,842
People
Median age
49.1
Housing
Total households
3,531
Income
Median household income
$61,286
Housing
Total housing units
6,217
Employment
Employment rate
38.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.7%
County details
Local time 01:51:39(ET)| Name | Alger |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 10total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard3 PO Box |
| Area code | 906 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 46.5217365, -86.6571192 |
| Land area | 915 sq miles(2,369.9 km²) |
Map of Alger county, Michigan with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Alger County
Compare the largest cities in Alger County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munising | 1,986 | $59,808 | 1ZIPs |
| Wetmore | 784 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Shingleton | 515 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Trenary | 515 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Au Train | 480 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Eben Junction | 347 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Grand Marais | 234 | $49,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Deerton | 227 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Chatham | 193 | $48,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Rumely | 88 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Alger County
Review the most populated postal areas across Alger County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS