ZIP code 48721
Where is ZIP code 48721?
Black River, Michigan
Alcona County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48721 belongs to Black River, Michigan in Alcona County. 48721 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 406 people live in the 48721 area, where the median household income is $60,500. The closest ZIP codes are 48742 (Lincoln, 7.6 mi south), 48762 (Spruce, 8 mi west) and 49766 (Ossineke, 8.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 48721 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Black River |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Alcona County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 44.8138, -83.3407 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 487 |
Population and income in 48721
| Population | 406 · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.8 years · higher than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 42% / 58% |
| Median household income | $60,500 · lower than 70% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,631 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $226,700 · higher than 64% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 479 |
| Households | 228 (1.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 27.99 sq mi (plus 9.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48721. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48721
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48742 | Lincoln, MI | 7.6 mi S | Standard |
| 48762 | Spruce, MI | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 49766 | Ossineke, MI | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 48740 | Harrisville, MI | 11 mi S | Standard |
| 49747 | Hubbard Lake, MI | 14.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 48705 | Barton City, MI | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 48745 | Mikado, MI | 16.6 mi S | Standard |
| 48738 | Greenbush, MI | 18.4 mi S | Standard |
| 49707 | Alpena, MI | 19.2 mi N | Standard |
| 49744 | Herron, MI | 20.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 48737 | Glennie, MI | 24.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 48728 | Curran, MI | 24.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48721 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48721
123 MAIN ST
BLACK RIVER MI 48721
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48721-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48721?
- 48721 is a Black River, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48721 in?
- ZIP code 48721 is in Alcona County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48721 in?
- 48721 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48721?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48721 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48721?
- About 406 people live in ZIP code 48721, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48721?
- The median household income in 48721 is $60,500 a year, lower than 70% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48721?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48721 are 48742 (Lincoln, 7.6 miles), 48762 (Spruce, 8 miles), 49766 (Ossineke, 8.8 miles) and 48740 (Harrisville, 11 miles).