Ossineke
Census-designated place in Alpena County, Michigan

Ossineke is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alpena County, Michigan, with 932 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lost Lake Woods, 7.6 miles S.
- 932residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 49766ZIP code
About Ossineke
Ossineke is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 932 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Sanborn Township, several miles south of Alpena on U.S. Highway 23.
The name is derived from the Anishinaabe word (either the Ojibwa or the Ottawa)
zhingaabewasiniigigaabawaad, meaning "Where the image stones stood", though the modern Anishinaabe name for the place is asiniike, meaning "to quarry".
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Living in Ossineke
- Median household income
- $59,583
- Median home value
- $159,200
- Median rent
- $718/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Ossineke had 932 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 932 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ossineke at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Alpena County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 932 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.66 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9083° N, 83.4320° W |
| ZIP code | 49766 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2661500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ossineke
- Lost Lake Woods7.6 mi S
- Hubbard Lake8.5 mi SW
- Alpena11.5 mi N
- Lincoln15.5 mi S
- Harrisville18.6 mi S
- Hillman25.1 mi NW
- Posen27.7 mi NW
- Presque Isle Harbor28.9 mi N
- Oscoda33.8 mi S
- Au Sable34.5 mi S
- Rogers City39.6 mi NW
- Sand Lake41.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ossineke
What county is Ossineke in?
Ossineke is in Alpena County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ossineke, MI?
932 people lived in Ossineke at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ossineke, MI?
The ZIP code of Ossineke is 49766.
What is the elevation of Ossineke?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ossineke?
Lost Lake Woods (7.6 mi), Hubbard Lake (8.5 mi), Alpena (11.5 mi), Lincoln (15.5 mi), Harrisville (18.6 mi).
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