Houghton County, MI ZIP Codes
18 ZIP codes cover all or part of Houghton County, Michigan. The Census Bureau counts 37,693 residents in the county, with a median household income of $58,899 and a median home value of $159,900. Median household income ranges from $50,408 in 49931 to $77,617 in 49905. Its largest communities include Houghton, Hancock, Laurium, Dollar Bay and Lake Linden.
Houghton County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,693 |
| Households | 14,305 |
| Median household income | $58,899 |
| Median home value | $159,900 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Median rent | $840 |
All 18 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 38,663 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,779 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,408 (49931) to $77,617 (49905) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,350 |
| Homeowners | 72.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 12 routes, 4,873 homes (4 of 18 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Houghton County: 49905 ($77,617)
- Most residents: 49931 (10,475 people)
- Highest homeownership: 49905 (87.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 49905 (42.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 49931 (36.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 49931 (22.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 49931 ($232,800)
Every ZIP code in Houghton County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49931 | Houghton | 10,475 | 3,049 | $50,408 | $232,800 | 44.1% | 18.3% | 36.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49913 | Calumet | 7,510 | 3,138 | $53,571 | $110,200 | 79.8% | 26.5% | 10.8% | — | — | 93% of its land |
| 49930 | Hancock | 7,405 | 2,801 | $72,314 | $214,000 | 65.8% | 25.2% | 17.2% | 7 | 3,406 | 100% of its land |
| 49916 | Chassell | 2,865 | 1,267 | $74,625 | $199,000 | 87.0% | 26.4% | 8.4% | 2 | 1,095 | 100% of its land |
| 49945 | Lake Linden | 2,729 | 1,331 | $59,453 | $159,100 | 78.7% | 18.2% | 20.3% | — | — | 63% of its land |
| 49905 | Atlantic Mine | 2,281 | 785 | $77,617 | $211,300 | 87.8% | 42.8% | 12.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49958 | Pelkie | 911 | 401 | $40,893 | $164,300 | 94.3% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 2 | 626 | 70% of its land |
| 49922 | Dollar Bay | 842 | 313 | $55,313 | $121,000 | 87.2% | 27.2% | 8.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49934 | Hubbell | 772 | 357 | $47,386 | $72,000 | 96.4% | 17.1% | 2.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49965 | Toivola | 544 | 279 | $78,295 | $231,700 | 96.8% | 12.9% | 5.5% | — | — | 87% of its land |
| 49963 | South Range | 515 | 247 | $58,958 | $93,500 | 74.1% | 27.1% | 19.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49955 | Painesdale | 499 | 187 | $64,402 | $96,200 | 96.8% | 28.3% | 2.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49967 | Trout Creek | 383 | 240 | $43,750 | $96,400 | 89.2% | 4.2% | 15.1% | — | — | 44% of its land |
| 49921 | Dodgeville | 336 | 125 | — | $211,500 | 60.0% | 33.6% | 66.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49917 | Copper City | 326 | 101 | $52,917 | $107,800 | 91.1% | 42.6% | 6.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49952 | Houghton County | 111 | 51 | $79,583 | $103,600 | 98.0% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 1 | 58 | 98% of its land |
| 49961 | Houghton County | 104 | 59 | $53,750 | $86,200 | 100.0% | 1.7% | 4.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49942 | Houghton County | 55 | 48 | $54,722 | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Houghton County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Houghton — 8,474 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hancock — 4,574 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Laurium — 1,509 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dollar Bay — 1,049 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Lake Linden — 1,020 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chassell — 899 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hubbell — 881 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Calumet — 645 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Atlantic Mine — 491 residents · 1 ZIP code
- South Range — 482 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Painesdale — 416 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Dodgeville — 409 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Copper City — 253 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Trimountain — 196 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hurontown — 134 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pelkie — 13 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Houghton County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Houghton County, MI?
- 49931, 49913, 49930, 49916, 49945, 49905, 49958, 49922, 49934, 49965, 49963, 49955, 49967, 49921, 49917, 49952, 49961 and 49942. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Houghton County?
- 37,693 residents in 14,305 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Houghton County?
- $58,899 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,408 (49931) to $77,617 (49905).
- Which Houghton County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 49905, at $77,617, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Houghton County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Houghton County?
- For the 4 of 18 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 12 carrier routes reaching 4,873 residential and 311 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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