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Houghton County
Dollar Bay, MI
49922
49922 ZIP Code — Dollar Bay, MI
Houghton County, Michigan
ZIP code 49922 is located in
Dollar Bay ,
Michigan ,
within Houghton County .
It covers approximately 2.81 square miles and serves a population of
888 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49922
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 $126,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($47,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 30% 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.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 49922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
888
Population density
316 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
2.81 sq mi
Water area
0.35 sq mi
Latitude
47.1204
Longitude
-88.4762
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.1%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
3.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$47,417
Median household income
$126,100
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 240 27.0% 18 and over 648 73.0% 65 and over 131 14.8% Median age 31.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
Group Count % White 867 97.6% Two or more races 9 1% Black or African American 8 0.9% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.1%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
3.5%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 11.1% $25k–$35k 11.1% $35k–$50k 20.4% $50k–$75k 25.8% $75k–$100k 3.6% $100k–$150k 5.7% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 7.2% Median income $47,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $126,100 Median rent / month $688 Owner occupied 82.3% Renter occupied 17.7% Vacant 17.6% Single-family detached 80.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.4% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 9.2% 1990–1999 6.2% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 10.1% 1950–1959 5.4% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 37.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 50.0% 4 bedrooms 10.6% 5+ bedrooms 8.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 30.0% 2 vehicles 34.8% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 80.8% Electricity 1.5% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Wood 11.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 159 47.7% Cohabiting couple 5 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 79 23.7% Female householder, no spouse 90 27.0% Households with children under 18 87 26.1% Households with seniors (65+) 107 32.1% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.3% 34.8% Married 48.4% 48.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 12.5% Divorced 8.3% 4.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 3.8% Elementary school 133 50.0% High school 54 20.3% College / grad school 69 25.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.9%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Professional & management
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.9% Service 15.4% Sales & office 22.9% Natural resources & construction 9.2% Production & transportation 23.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.3% Government 10.0% Self-employed 0.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.3% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 6.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.2%
Female-led households
46.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.3% Retirement income 23.4% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 20.6% No physical activity 19.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 8.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.9% Visited dentist 68.9% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 11.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 13.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.9% 65 and over 57.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.3% Public insurance 41.7% No insurance 3.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 829 93.4% Spanish 5 0.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 873 98.3% Born in same state 873 98.3% Born in different state 774 87.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 15 1.7% Not a US citizen 11 73.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 49 5.5% French 25 2.8% Polish 12 1.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 1.2% English 8 0.9% German 5 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49922
What city is ZIP code 49922 in?
ZIP code 49922 is primarily assigned to Dollar Bay, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49922 in?
ZIP code 49922 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49922?
18% of residents in ZIP code 49922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 49922 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 49922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49922?
The median home value in ZIP code 49922 is $126,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49922?
The median household income in ZIP code 49922 is $47,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49922 in?
ZIP code 49922 observes the EST timezone.
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