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Houghton County
Copper City, MI
49917
49917 ZIP Code — Copper City, MI
Houghton County, Michigan
ZIP code 49917 is located in
Copper City ,
Michigan ,
within Houghton County .
It covers approximately 1.72 square miles and serves a population of
312 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49917
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 $85,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,313. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 49917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
312
Population density
181 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
1.72 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
47.2837
Longitude
-88.3622
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.0%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
36.3%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$55,313
Median household income
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 120 38.5% 18 and over 192 61.5% 65 and over 42 13.5% Median age 31.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 304 97.4% Two or more races 6 1.9% Asian 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.0%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
36.3%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
5.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 15.4% $35k–$50k 14.3% $50k–$75k 19.8% $75k–$100k 31.9% $100k–$150k 1.1% $150k–$200k 2.2% Median income $55,313
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,900 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 89.0% Renter occupied 11.0% Vacant 26.6% Single-family detached 98.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.6% 1990–1999 1.6% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 5.6% 1960–1969 1.6% 1950–1959 16.1% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 70.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 25.0% 3 bedrooms 66.9% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.7% 1 vehicle 20.9% 2 vehicles 49.5% 3 or more 22.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 45.1% Propane / LP gas 16.5% Fuel oil 22.0% Wood 14.3% No fuel used 2.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 56.0% Cohabiting couple 11 12.1% Male householder, no spouse 17 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 12 13.2% Households with children under 18 45 49.5% Households with seniors (65+) 33 36.3% Average household size 3.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 18.5% Married 60.0% 64.2% Separated 1.7% 0.0% Widowed 1.7% 7.4% Divorced 7.5% 9.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 4.1% Elementary school 72 74.2% High school 10 10.3% College / grad school 11 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
17.9%
Education & healthcare
9.0%
Professional & management
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.5% Service 23.1% Sales & office 28.2% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 9.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 6.4% Self-employed 16.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 49.3% Carpool 18.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.0% Work from home 26.7% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 16.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 14.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.6% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.9% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 18.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 12.9% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 7.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 71.6% Cholesterol screening 93.2% Teeth loss 10.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 20 10.4%
Disability % Any disability 11.9% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 10.7% 65 and over 35.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.4% Public insurance 63.1% No insurance 0.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 289 92.6% Spanish 2 0.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 310 99.4% Born in same state 310 99.4% Born in different state 287 92.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 20 6.4% Italian 11 3.5% English 3 1%
Ancestry Count % German 2 0.6% Polish 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.2% Internet access 87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49917
What city is ZIP code 49917 in?
ZIP code 49917 is primarily assigned to Copper City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49917 in?
ZIP code 49917 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49917 family-oriented?
39% of residents in ZIP code 49917 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 49917 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49917 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 49917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49917?
The median home value in ZIP code 49917 is $85,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 49917 in?
ZIP code 49917 observes the EST timezone.
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