Alpena
City in Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena is a city in Alpena County, Michigan, with 10,197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ossineke, 11.5 miles S.
- 10,197residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 1,248 / sq mipopulation density
- 49707ZIP code
About Alpena
Alpena ( al-PEE-nə) is the only city in and the county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States. The population was 10,197 at the 2020 census, making it the third most populated city in the Northern Michigan region, after Traverse City and Cadillac. The city is surrounded by Alpena Township, but the two are administered autonomously. It is the core city of the Alpena micropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Alpena County and had a total population of 28,907 at the 2020 census.
Alpena is located at the head of Thunder Bay, a bay of Lake Huron. Offshore of Alpena is the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which protects an estimated 116 historically significant shipwrecks. Alpena is the second-largest American city on Lake Huron, behind Port Huron.
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Living in Alpena
- Median household income
- $47,545
- Median home value
- $118,700
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 46
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Alpena had 10,197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,248 per sq mi (482 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alpena at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Alpena County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,197 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.17 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0740° N, 83.4429° W |
| ZIP code | 49707 |
| Official website | alpena.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2601740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alpena
- Ossineke11.5 mi S
- Presque Isle Harbor17.4 mi N
- Posen18.0 mi NW
- Hubbard Lake18.3 mi S
- Lost Lake Woods19.1 mi S
- Hillman22.0 mi W
- Lincoln27.0 mi S
- Rogers City29.6 mi NW
- Harrisville29.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Alpena
What county is Alpena in?
Alpena is in Alpena County, Michigan.
What is the population of Alpena, MI?
10,197 people lived in Alpena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alpena, MI?
The ZIP code of Alpena is 49707.
What is the elevation of Alpena?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alpena?
Ossineke (11.5 mi), Presque Isle Harbor (17.4 mi), Posen (18.0 mi), Hubbard Lake (18.3 mi), Lost Lake Woods (19.1 mi).
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