Houghton County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 17 ZIP codes · 17 cities
17
ZIP codes
37,313
population (2021)
+1.9%
pop change since 2010
26061
FIPS code
Houghton County ZIP code map
About Houghton County
Houghton County is located in Michigan and contains 17 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 37,313 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.9% from 36,628 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Houghton County is 26061.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 37,313 |
| 2010 population | 36,628 |
| Change | +1.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26061 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Houghton County
Atlantic Mine
Calumet
Chassell
Copper City
Dodgeville
Dollar Bay
Hancock
Houghton
Hubbell
Kearsarge
Lake Linden
Nisula
Painesdale
Pelkie
Sidnaw
South Range
Toivola
ZIP codes for Houghton County, MI (17)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49905 | Atlantic Mine | Houghton | View map |
| 49913 | Calumet | Houghton | View map |
| 49916 | Chassell | Houghton | View map |
| 49917 | Copper City | Houghton | View map |
| 49921 | Dodgeville | Houghton | View map |
| 49922 | Dollar Bay | Houghton | View map |
| 49930 | Hancock | Houghton | View map |
| 49931 | Houghton | Houghton | View map |
| 49934 | Hubbell | Houghton | View map |
| 49942 | Kearsarge | Houghton | View map |
| 49945 | Lake Linden | Houghton | View map |
| 49952 | Nisula | Houghton | View map |
| 49955 | Painesdale | Houghton | View map |
| 49958 | Pelkie | Houghton | View map |
| 49961 | Sidnaw | Houghton | View map |
| 49963 | South Range | Houghton | View map |
| 49965 | Toivola | Houghton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
34,766
Population
34.3
Median age
$52,428
Median household income
$29,129
Per capita income
$148,940
Median home value
$596
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
13,175
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
903
Under 5
771
888
5–9
759
1,153
10–14
985
2,138
15–19
1,826
2,900
20–24
2,475
1,983
25–34
1,693
1,739
35–44
1,485
1,718
45–54
1,466
1,002
55–59
856
1,133
60–64
967
1,843
65–74
1,573
941
75–84
803
413
85+
353
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,763 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,003 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,926 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,755 | 89.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,031 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1,024 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 804 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 392 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 381 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 167 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
15.1%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $52,428 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.9%
$50k–$100k
22.3%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
18.1%
$300k–$500k
15.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,940 |
| Median rent / month | $596 |
| Owner occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter occupied | 24.3% |
| Vacant | 34.5% |
| Single-family detached | 80.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.7% |
| Electricity | 5.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.2% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 13.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,723 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 996 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,995 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,368 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,157 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,186 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 24.2% |
| Married | 48.1% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
12.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 371 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,962 | 33.7% |
| High school | 1,865 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 6,903 | 32.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.8%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Retail trade
12.1%
Construction
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Professional & management
5.5%
Other services
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.1% |
| Government | 23.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
17.5%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
18.1%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,877 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,092 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 919 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 249 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 435 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,666 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,456 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,063 | 73.0% |
| Foreign born | 210 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,100 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 551 | 32.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,145 | 9% |
| Italian | 2,741 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1,500 | 4.3% |
| English | 957 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 794 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 692 | 2% |
| Irish | 190 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 72 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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