49945 ZIP Code, Lake Linden, MI
49945 is a ZIP code in Lake Linden, Michigan — mostly in Houghton County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Keweenaw County. It covers 149 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49934, 49922 and 49913. 2,729 people live here in 1,331 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $59,453, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 52.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Linden, MI
- County: Houghton County
- Land area: 149 sq mi
- Population: 2,729
- Median household income: $59,453
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,729 |
| Households | 1,331 |
| Median household income | $59,453 |
| Income per person | $36,726 |
| Median age | 52.4 |
| Homeowners | 78.7% |
| Median home value | $159,100 |
| Median rent | $556 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 11.4% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 14.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 19.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.2% |
| 10–19 | 10.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 7.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 18.2% |
| 75+ | 13.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.9% |
| Owned outright | 26.4% |
| Rented | 12.2% |
| Vacant | 42.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.5% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 2.2% |
| 20+ units | 3.9% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 49945
43 business establishments with 238 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Retail Trade: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Manufacturing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49934 — Hubbell CDP, MI (4.9 mi)
- 49922 — Dollar Bay CDP, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49913 — Hubbell CDP, MI (8.3 mi)
- 49942 (8.6 mi)
- 49917 — Copper City village, MI (9.3 mi)
- 49901 — Ahmeek village, MI (10.3 mi)
- 49930 — Hancock city, MI (11.9 mi)
- 49921 — Dodgeville CDP, MI (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 49945
- Lake Linden, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hubbell, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Houghton County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Keweenaw County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Houghton County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Houghton County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Houghton County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Houghton County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median age in Houghton County
- No. 4 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) 49945, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49945 in?
- 49945 is a Lake Linden, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49945 in?
- 49945 is mostly in Houghton County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Keweenaw County.
- What is the population of 49945?
- About 2,729 people (±353), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,650.
- What is the median household income in 49945?
- $59,453 (±$9,963), 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 49945?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49945 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49945?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49934 (4.9 mi, Hubbell), 49922 (7.4 mi, Dollar Bay), 49913 (8.3 mi, Hubbell), 49942 (8.6 mi), 49917 (9.3 mi, Copper City) and 49901 (10.3 mi, Ahmeek).
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