48629 ZIP Code, Houghton Lake, MI
48629 is a ZIP code in Houghton Lake, Michigan in Roscommon County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48630, 49667 and 48651. 7,998 people live here in 3,882 households. With about 103 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $56,520, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 58.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Houghton Lake, MI
- County: Roscommon County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 7,998
- Median household income: $56,520
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,998 |
| Households | 3,882 |
| Median household income | $56,520 |
| Income per person | $36,531 |
| Median age | 58.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.4% |
| Median home value | $156,000 |
| Median rent | $828 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 86.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 12.4% |
| $35–50K | 14.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 9.1% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.2% |
| 10–19 | 7.5% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 8.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 18.2% |
| 65–74 | 24.7% |
| 75+ | 12.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.1% |
| Owned outright | 25.0% |
| Rented | 8.2% |
| Vacant | 46.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.3% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 11.3% |
Businesses in 48629
223 business establishments with 2,060 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 52
- Accommodation and Food Services: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Construction: 29
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 17
- Finance and Insurance: 14
- Transportation and Warehousing: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48630 — Houghton Lake CDP, MI (1.1 mi)
- 49667 (7.6 mi)
- 48651 — Prudenville CDP, MI (9.3 mi)
- 49632 — Falmouth CDP, MI (10.4 mi)
- 48627 (10.5 mi)
- 48653 — Roscommon village, MI (15.1 mi)
- 48656 — St. Helen CDP, MI (16.2 mi)
- 49651 — Lake City city, MI (17 mi)
Areas that include 48629
- Houghton Lake, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Roscommon County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Roscommon County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Roscommon County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Roscommon County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Roscommon County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Roscommon County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Roscommon County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Roscommon County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Roscommon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48629, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48629 in?
- 48629 is a Houghton Lake, MI mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Houghton Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48629 in?
- 48629 is in Roscommon County.
- What is the population of 48629?
- About 7,998 people (±404), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,420.
- What is the median household income in 48629?
- $56,520 (±$6,099), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48629?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48629 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48629?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48630 (1.1 mi, Houghton Lake), 49667 (7.6 mi), 48651 (9.3 mi, Prudenville), 49632 (10.4 mi, Falmouth), 48627 (10.5 mi) and 48653 (15.1 mi, Roscommon).
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