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Alcona County, MI
4 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Alcona County, Michigan.
Population
10,397
Land area
675sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Alcona County
Alcona County at a glance
- Alcona County is 91% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,993 a year, 25% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $867 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hubbard Lake (944), Harrisville (489) and Lost Lake Woods (458).
Local data for Alcona County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alcona County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,993
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$162,800
Prices +5.1% in a year
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
60.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,774), Irish Americans (1,526), Polish Americans (1,031).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,226
1,533 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $13,076 per person
PPP loans
$8.46M
187 loans, 1,265 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$28.27K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Alcona County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alcona County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
179
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alcona County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Alcona County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Alcona County, MI?
- Hubbard Lake is the largest city or town in Alcona County, with about 944 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Alcona County?
- Alcona County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48705, 48721, 48728, 48737, 48738.
- What is the population of Alcona County, MI?
- About 10,397 people live in Alcona County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Alcona County?
- Alcona County borders Alpena County, Iosco County, Ogemaw County, Oscoda County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023