Indian River

Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan

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Indian River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cheboygan County, Michigan, with 1,950 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alanson, 8.1 miles W.

About Indian River

Indian River is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cheboygan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,950 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located in Tuscarora Township between Burt Lake and Mullett Lake.

As an unincorporated community, Indian River has no legal autonomy of its own but does have its own post office with the 49749 ZIP Code, which also serves small portions of several surrounding townships.

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Median household income
$62,140
Median home value
$314,100
Median age
62.7
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Indian River, MI population

Indian River had 1,950 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,950
Density151 per sq mi (58 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Indian River at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyCheboygan County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,950 (2020)
Land area12.93 sq mi (33.5 km²)
Water area7.36 sq mi (19.06 km²)
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates45.4273° N, 84.6203° W
ZIP code49749
Census code (GEOID)2640480

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Indian River

What county is Indian River in?

Indian River is in Cheboygan County, Michigan.

What is the population of Indian River, MI?

1,950 people lived in Indian River at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Indian River, MI?

The ZIP code of Indian River is 49749.

What is the elevation of Indian River?

610 feet (186 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Indian River?

Alanson (8.1 mi), Pon-she-wa-ing (9.0 mi), Brutus (9.1 mi), Oden (10.0 mi), Wolverine (10.6 mi).

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