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Indian River, MI
Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49749.
Population
2,039
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
158
ZIP codes
1
Indian River and its ZIP codes
Indian River at a glance
- The median household income is $62,140, 15% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,100 (36% above Michigan).
Local data for Indian River, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Indian River, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,140
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$314,100
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
46.5%
Median age
62.7
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (454), Irish Americans (373), Polish Americans (232).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheboygan County. PPP loans are for Indian River.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,051
6,125 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $9,427 per person
How people get to work
Indian River, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Indian River, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
66
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Indian River, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Indian River
1 in or overlapping Indian River. Population shown
Cities near Indian River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlansonVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| PonshewaingCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BrutusCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.8 |
| OdenCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WolverineVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PellstonVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| LeveringCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| TowerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CheboyganCity | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Walloon LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Carp LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| VanderbiltVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| OnawayCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Indian River, MI in?
- Indian River is in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Indian River, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Indian River include 49749.
- What is the population of Indian River, MI?
- About 2,039 people live in Indian River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Indian River?
- Nearby places include Alanson (7.9 mi), Ponshewaing (8.7 mi), Brutus (8.8 mi), Oden (9.7 mi), Wolverine (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023