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Alger County, MI
3 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Alger County, Michigan.
Population
8,762
Land area
915sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Alger County
Alger County at a glance
- Alger County is 95% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,286 a year, 16% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,200 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $714 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Munising (1,975), Grand Marais (153) and Chatham (135).
Local data for Alger County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alger County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,286
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$176,200
Prices +19.0% in a year
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,565), Irish Americans (990), French Americans (737).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,436
2,678 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,833
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.4M
FY 2026, $10,106 per person
PPP loans
$12.3M
244 loans, 2,129 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Alger County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alger County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 8°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alger County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Alger County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Alger County, MI?
- Munising is the largest city or town in Alger County, with about 1,975 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Alger County?
- Alger County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49806, 49816, 49822, 49825, 49826.
- What is the population of Alger County, MI?
- About 8,762 people live in Alger County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Alger County?
- Alger County borders Marquette County, Delta County, Schoolcraft County, Luce County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023