49913 ZIP Code — Calumet, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49913 is located in Calumet, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 75.49 square miles and serves a population of 7,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49913

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,801. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49913 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,238

population

75.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49913 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49913

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49913. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calumet	Acceptable
Calumet	Acceptable
Calumet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49950 Mohawk (4.9 mi) 49945 Lake Linden (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,238
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	75.49 sq mi
Water area	1.63 sq mi
Latitude	47.3096
Longitude	-88.1315
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,238

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$46,801

Median household income

$27,752

Per capita income

$83,900

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

3,177

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

255

Under 5

242

139

5–9

131

290

10–14

275

270

15–19

256

245

20–24

232

359

25–34

341

483

35–44

459

364

45–54

345

284

55–59

270

298

60–64

283

444

65–74

422

218

75–84

207

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,630	22.5%
18 and over	5,608	77.5%
65 and over	1,417	19.6%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,805	92.4%
Two or more races	203	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	123	1.7%
Asian	108	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	0.7%
Black or African American	40	0.5%
Other race	34	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$46,801

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.3%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,900
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	62.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.3%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,318	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	246	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	633	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	878	28.6%
Households with children under 18	867	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,102	35.8%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	28.8%
Married	50.5%	46.0%
Separated	0.8%	2.0%
Widowed	3.6%	7.6%
Divorced	14.4%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	4.6%
Kindergarten	60	4.0%
Elementary school	684	45.4%
High school	428	28.4%
College / grad school	264	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 7.2%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 35.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	464	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,741	93.1%
Spanish	187	2.8%
Other Indo-European	24	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.6%
Other languages	80	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,031	97.1%
Born in same state	6,991	96.6%
Born in different state	5,896	81.5%
Foreign born	40	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	207	2.9%
Not a US citizen	136	65.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	815	11.3%
Italian	720	9.9%
Arab	344	4.8%
English	285	3.9%
Polish	192	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	67	0.9%
Dutch	31	0.4%
Irish	25	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	87.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49913

What city is ZIP code 49913 in?

ZIP code 49913 is primarily assigned to Calumet, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49913 in?

ZIP code 49913 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49913?

16% of residents in ZIP code 49913 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49913 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49913 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49913?

The median home value in ZIP code 49913 is $83,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49913?

The median household income in ZIP code 49913 is $46,801, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49913 in?

ZIP code 49913 observes the EST timezone.