Indian River
Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan

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.
- 1,950residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.5 km²
- 151 / sq mipopulation density
- 49749ZIP code
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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Living in Indian River
- Median household income
- $62,140
- Median home value
- $314,100
- Median age
- 62.7
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Indian River had 1,950 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,950 |
|---|---|
| Density | 151 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Indian River at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheboygan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,950 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.93 sq mi (33.5 km²) |
| Water area | 7.36 sq mi (19.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4273° N, 84.6203° W |
| ZIP code | 49749 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2640480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Indian River
- Alanson8.1 mi W
- Pon-she-wa-ing9.0 mi W
- Brutus9.1 mi NW
- Oden10.0 mi W
- Wolverine10.6 mi S
- Pellston11.7 mi NW
- Conway12.2 mi W
- Bay View15.3 mi W
- Levering16.4 mi NW
- Cheboygan16.5 mi NE
- Tower16.7 mi E
- Harbor Springs17.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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