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Ossineke, MI
Census-designated place in Alpena County, Michigan.
Population
1,019
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
279
ZIP codes
0
Ossineke and its ZIP codes
Ossineke at a glance
- Ossineke is 57% denser than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,583, 18% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,200 (31% below Michigan) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Ossineke, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ossineke, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,583
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (187), Irish Americans (69), Polish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alpena County. PPP loans are for Ossineke.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,577
12,115 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$268M
FY 2026, $9,260 per person
How people get to work
Ossineke, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ossineke, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
193
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 13°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ossineke, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Ossineke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Lake WoodsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5 |
| Hubbard LakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 8.7 |
| AlpenaCity | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| LincolnVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HillmanVillage | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| PosenVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| Presque Isle HarborCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ossineke, MI in?
- Ossineke is in Alpena County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ossineke, MI?
- About 1,019 people live in Ossineke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ossineke?
- Nearby places include Lost Lake Woods (8.6 mi), Hubbard Lake (9.9 mi), Alpena (11 mi), Lincoln (16 mi), Harrisville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023