49961 ZIP Code, Houghton County, MI
49961 is a ZIP code in Houghton County, Michigan in Houghton County. It covers 68 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49970, 49903 and 49967. 104 people live here in 59 households, fewer than in most Michigan ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $53,750, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 73.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Houghton County, MI
- County: Houghton County
- Land area: 68 sq mi
- Population: 104
- Median household income: $53,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 104 |
| Households | 59 |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Income per person | $37,108 |
| Median age | 73.1 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $86,200 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 1.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.2% |
| Broadband internet | 86.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 3.4% |
| $35–50K | 20.3% |
| $50–75K | 27.1% |
| $75–100K | 20.3% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.9% |
| 10–19 | 3.8% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 19.2% |
| 65–74 | 31.7% |
| 75+ | 31.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.7% |
| Owned outright | 21.4% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 65.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49970 — Covington CDP, MI (7 mi)
- 49903 — Amasa CDP, MI (13 mi)
- 49967 (13.2 mi)
- 49919 — Covington CDP, MI (13.5 mi)
- 49952 (17.8 mi)
- 49935 — Iron River city, MI (19.1 mi)
- 49908 — Baraga village, MI (22.3 mi)
- 49912 — Bruce Crossing CDP, MI (23.6 mi)
Areas that include 49961
- Houghton County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49961, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49961 in?
- 49961 is a Houghton County, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49961 in?
- 49961 is in Houghton County.
- What is the population of 49961?
- About 104 people (±55), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 104.
- What is the median household income in 49961?
- $53,750 (±$19,797), 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 49961?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49961 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49961?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49970 (7 mi, Covington), 49903 (13 mi, Amasa), 49967 (13.2 mi), 49919 (13.5 mi, Covington), 49952 (17.8 mi) and 49935 (19.1 mi, Iron River).
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