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Alanson, MI

Village in Emmet County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49706.

Population

834

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

851

ZIP codes

1

Alanson and its ZIP codes

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Alanson at a glance

  • Alanson is about 4.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,139, 11% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $393 a month.

Local data for Alanson, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alanson, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$65,139

Poverty rate

15.3%

Median home value

$134,100

Median rent

$393/mo

Homeownership

81.8%

Bachelor's or higher

20.9%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

19.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (171), Irish Americans (113), Polish Americans (75).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Alanson.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,660

17,859 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,004

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$289M

FY 2026, $8,471 per person

PPP loans

$3.97M

103 loans, 508 jobs reported

Emmet County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Alanson, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.0%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit2.8%
  • Walked5.3%
  • Bicycle3.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alanson, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

226

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

61

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 9°F

30.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alanson, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Alanson

1 in or overlapping Alanson. Population shown

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Cities near Alanson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PonshewaingCensus-designated place1.8 mi0.1
OdenCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.6
BrutusCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.8
ConwayCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.4
PellstonVillage7.9 mi2
Indian RiverCensus-designated place7.9 mi12.9
Bay ViewCensus-designated place8 mi0.4
Harbor SpringsCity9.8 mi1.3
LeveringCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
Walloon LakeCensus-designated place14 mi1.4
WolverineVillage14 mi1
PetoskeyCity15 mi5.1
Bay ShoreCensus-designated place17 mi1.6
Carp LakeCensus-designated place17 mi2.1
Horton BayCensus-designated place18 mi4.8
Cross VillageCensus-designated place18 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alanson, MI in?
Alanson is in Emmet County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Alanson, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alanson include 49706.
What is the population of Alanson, MI?
About 834 people live in Alanson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alanson?
Nearby places include Ponshewaing (1.8 mi), Oden (2.2 mi), Brutus (3.5 mi), Conway (4.2 mi), Pellston (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023