Alpha
Village in Iron County, Michigan

Alpha is a village in Iron County, Michigan, with 126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,424 ft (434 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crystal Falls, 4.2 miles NE.
- 126residents (2020 Census)
- 1,424 ftelevation · 434 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 133 / sq mipopulation density
- 49902ZIP code
About Alpha
Alpha is a village in Mastodon Township, Iron County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 126 at the 2020 census. Alpha is the only village of Iron County.
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Living in Alpha
- Median household income
- $39,115
- Median home value
- $34,100
- Median age
- 58.7
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Alpha had 126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 133 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alpha at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 126 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0440° N, 88.3784° W |
| ZIP code | 49902 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2601800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alpha
- Crystal Falls4.2 mi NE
- Florence, WI10.6 mi SE
- Gaastra10.9 mi W
- Caspian12.0 mi W
- Iron River12.9 mi W
- Amasa13.3 mi N
- Long Lake, WI19.6 mi SW
- Kingsford21.2 mi SE
- Iron Mountain21.4 mi SE
- Quinnesec24.8 mi SE
- Niagara, WI25.7 mi SE
- Newald, WI26.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Alpha
What county is Alpha in?
Alpha is in Iron County, Michigan.
What is the population of Alpha, MI?
126 people lived in Alpha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alpha, MI?
The ZIP code of Alpha is 49902.
What is the elevation of Alpha?
1,424 feet (434 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alpha?
Crystal Falls (4.2 mi), Florence (10.6 mi), Gaastra (10.9 mi), Caspian (12.0 mi), Iron River (12.9 mi).
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