| City: | Alba, Michigan |
| County: | Antrim County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:04:38 AM |
| Population: | 208 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 231 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.9906, -84.9895 |
| Land Area: | 2.05 sq mi |
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The community has rural carrier delivery along Alba Highway and 2nd Street, but many customers still choose PO Boxes. Median household income runs $97,554, well above Michigan averages. About 16 businesses operate here, employing 22 people according to recent business establishment counts. The mix of rural routes and high PO Box adoption reflects northern Michigan's settlement pattern, where homes spread across wooded land need postal services concentrated at a single point.
Just two streets appear in postal records: Alba Highway (the main corridor) and 2nd Street. This minimal street network reflects the community's small footprint and rural character, with most delivery handled through rural routes and PO Boxes rather than city-style street delivery.
ZIP Code 49611 has 208 residents and 82 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.3% male and 57.7% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.8%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 208Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 259Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 101.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $101,304Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 82Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 177 | 210 | 237 | 237 | 266 | 260 | 197 | 266 | 285 | 461 | 389 | 403 | 296 | 259 |
| Decennial Census | 236 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 208 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 13 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 195 | 97.01% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.50% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 2.49% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 88 | 42.31% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 120 | 57.69% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 208 | 100% | 40.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 255 | 98.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 1.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 259 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 259 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $101,304, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $55,887 (123.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,721. Family households earn a median of $102,228 versus $19,135 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,093). By gender, male median income is $54,583 and female is $34,797, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,786 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 81.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (41.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,417 | $47,750 | $37,500 | $37,083 | $36,711 | $35,625 | $34,167 | $38,269 | $44,583 | $67,500 | $0 | $76,538 | $97,554 | $101,304 |
| Median Family Income | $45,833 | $47,750 | $35,179 | $31,875 | $31,765 | $33,750 | $29,958 | $40,417 | $43,333 | $69,375 | $70,833 | $79,135 | $99,348 | $102,228 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,344 | $15,938 | $15,469 | $28,125 | $0 | $35,455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,972 | $0 | $19,135 |
| Median Male Income | $31,250 | $48,542 | $35,893 | $27,250 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,016 | $0 | $40,357 | $55,721 | $54,444 | $52,188 | $53,021 | $54,583 |
| Median Female Income | $23,333 | $35,536 | $12,250 | $12,273 | $0 | $16,111 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,989 | $29,821 | $32,439 | $32,262 | $34,797 |
| Employed: | 159 | 81.54% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 36 | 18.46% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 23.90% |
| Service: | 25 | 15.72% |
| Sales and Office: | 66 | 41.51% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 1.89% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 16.98% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 159 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $91,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.48% (6.58% with a mortgage, 93.42% free-and-clear) and renters 9.52% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.38%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,100 | $86,300 | $73,600 | $70,500 | $68,500 | $69,300 | $54,100 | $62,900 | $49,800 | $85,500 | $82,200 | $98,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 5 | 62.50% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $686 | $686 | $691 | $694 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 5.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 71 | 84.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 9.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 64.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 46 | 35.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 130 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 118 | 90.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 9.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 130 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (49.28%). College enrollment is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 4.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 57 | 30.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 31.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 18.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 13.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.58% |
| Total: | 190 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 182 | 95.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 15.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 181 | 62.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 92 | 31.83% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 5.54% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 273 | 94.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.9% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 20.7% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 34 | 49.28% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 30 | 43.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 4.35% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 2.90% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 34 | 49.28% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 47.83% |
ZIP Code 49611 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $760,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 142Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $184,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $760,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49611 is located in Antrim County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49611. It covers 2.05 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.05 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25027.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2600900Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alba CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
ZIP Code 49611 is in the Alba Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.