Black River ZIP code, Michigan
The ZIP code for Black River, MI is 48721, and its area code is 989.
- USPS city name
- 1 ZIP code
- Population
- 406
- Area code
- 989
- County
- Alcona County
- State
- Michigan
NANPA lists no telephone rate centre for Black River itself, so these are the area codes of the nearest one, Lincoln (7.7 miles). A town on an area-code boundary can differ from its neighbour.
Black River in numbers
About 406 people live in Black River, in 228 households. The median household income is $60,500 a year, 17% below the Michigan median of $72,875 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,700 (about the same as the Michigan median).
| Population | 406 |
|---|---|
| Households | 228 |
| Median household income | $60,500 |
| Median home value | $226,700 |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for the ZIP code addressed as Black River. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
ZIP codes addressed as Black River
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48721 | Black River , MI | Standard | 406 | $60,500 | $226,700 |
Map of Black River ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Black River, MI, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Towns near Black River
The nearest larger towns are Lost Lake Woods (458 people, 4.5 mi), Ossineke (1,019 people, 9.2 mi) and Harrisville (489 people, 9.8 mi).
| Town | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena | 10,154 | 20.0 mi |
More nearby: every ZIP code in Alcona County · Michigan ZIP codes
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zipcodes.pro. “Black River, MI ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/city/mi/black-river
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