49930 ZIP Code — Hancock, MI
Houghton County, Michigan
ZIP code 49930 is located in Hancock, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 49.49 square miles and serves a population of 7,266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.
About ZIP code 49930
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 $185,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $60,109. 32% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,266
population
49.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49930 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49930
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49930. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hancock | Acceptable |
| Hancock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49931 Houghton (5.6 mi)
49921 Dodgeville (7.3 mi)
49905 Atlantic Mine (10.1 mi)
49945 Lake Linden (11.4 mi)
49916 Chassell (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,266 |
| Population density | 147 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.82 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1874 |
| Longitude | -88.5450 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 906 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.8% | 54.4% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 27.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 14.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
7,266
Population
147
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$60,109
Median household income
$32,271
Per capita income
$185,100
Median home value
$730
Median monthly rent
64.3%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
2,368
Housing units
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
164
Under 5
148
172
5–9
155
295
10–14
267
301
15–19
272
676
20–24
613
402
25–34
365
320
35–44
289
371
45–54
337
182
55–59
164
227
60–64
205
374
65–74
339
188
75–84
170
142
85+
128
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,480 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,786 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,341 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,877 | 93.2% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 96 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.8% | 54.4% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 27.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 14.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $60,109 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
15.8%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,100 |
| Median rent / month | $730 |
| Owner occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter occupied | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
| Single-family detached | 71.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.0% |
| Electricity | 9.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.4% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 6.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,159 | 42.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 262 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 633 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 686 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 608 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 795 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.0% | 36.8% |
| Married | 38.1% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
27.7%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 15 | 0.6% |
| Kindergarten | 121 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 663 | 27.6% |
| High school | 433 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,169 | 48.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Retail trade
9.7%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
8.8%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.3% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.2% |
| Government | 22.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.6% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 6.6% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
20.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 389 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.5% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,954 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 86 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,921 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 6,852 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 5,156 | 71.0% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 345 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 113 | 32.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 680 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 647 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 338 | 4.7% |
| German | 136 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 123 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 87 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49930
What city is ZIP code 49930 in?
ZIP code 49930 is primarily assigned to Hancock, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49930 in?
ZIP code 49930 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49930?
The median home value in ZIP code 49930 is $185,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 49930?
ZIP code 49930 has an estimated population of 7,266 residents, with a density of 147 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49930?
The median household income in ZIP code 49930 is $60,109, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49930 in?
ZIP code 49930 observes the EST timezone.