49931 ZIP Code, Houghton, MI
49931 is a ZIP code in Houghton, Michigan in Houghton County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49930, 49905 and 49921. 10,475 people live here in 3,049 households. With about 397 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (44% own). Median household income is $50,408, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 22.1, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Houghton, MI
- County: Houghton County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 10,475
- Median household income: $50,408
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,475 |
| Households | 3,049 |
| Median household income | $50,408 |
| Income per person | $27,865 |
| Median age | 22.1 |
| Homeowners | 44.1% |
| Median home value | $232,800 |
| Median rent | $972 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 36.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.1% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.2% |
| $10–15K | 9.5% |
| $15–25K | 11.7% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 9.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.5% |
| 10–19 | 27.4% |
| 20–24 | 28.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 5.9% |
| 45–54 | 5.9% |
| 55–64 | 5.4% |
| 65–74 | 4.4% |
| 75+ | 4.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.6% |
| Owned outright | 15.9% |
| Rented | 48.5% |
| Vacant | 13.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.0% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 11.9% |
| 5–19 units | 14.0% |
| 20+ units | 14.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.6% |
Businesses in 49931
287 business establishments with 3,727 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 58
- Accommodation and Food Services: 48
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 36
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 29
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 28
- Finance and Insurance: 18
- Construction: 12
- Information: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49930 — Hancock city, MI (3.3 mi)
- 49905 — Atlantic Mine CDP, MI (6 mi)
- 49921 — Dodgeville CDP, MI (7.1 mi)
- 49922 — Dollar Bay CDP, MI (8.2 mi)
- 49963 — South Range village, MI (9.4 mi)
- 49913 — Hubbell CDP, MI (9.6 mi)
- 49934 — Hubbell CDP, MI (9.6 mi)
- 49942 (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 49931
- Houghton, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dodgeville, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hurontown, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Houghton County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median home value in Houghton County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Houghton County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Houghton County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Houghton County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Houghton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49931, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49931 in?
- 49931 is a Houghton, MI mailing address. By land area, 17% lies inside Houghton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49931 in?
- 49931 is in Houghton County.
- What is the population of 49931?
- About 10,475 people (±435), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,307.
- What is the median household income in 49931?
- $50,408 (±$10,259), 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 49931?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49931 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49931?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49930 (3.3 mi, Hancock), 49905 (6 mi, Atlantic Mine), 49921 (7.1 mi, Dodgeville), 49922 (8.2 mi, Dollar Bay), 49963 (9.4 mi, South Range) and 49913 (9.6 mi, Hubbell).
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