49934 ZIP Code — Hubbell, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49934 is located in Hubbell, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 1.28 square miles and serves a population of 780 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49934

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 $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,690. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49934 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

780

population

1.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49934 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49934

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49934. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hubbell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	780
Population density	609 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	1.28 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	47.1662
Longitude	-88.4425
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	57.1%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

780

Population

609

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$46,690

Median household income

$29,923

Per capita income

$88,800

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	15.9%
18 and over	656	84.1%
65 and over	205	26.3%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	744	95.4%
Two or more races	16	2.1%
Black or African American	10	1.3%
Asian	10	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 29.6%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	29.6%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$46,690

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,800
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	57.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	28.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	98.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	41.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	106	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	90	24.0%
Households with children under 18	62	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	35.7%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	13.4%
Married	46.0%	49.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	12.4%
Divorced	9.6%	24.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 38.2%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	15.0%
Elementary school	83	69.2%
High school	7	5.8%
College / grad school	12	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Construction 12.3%

Other services 11.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	764	97.9%
Spanish	10	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	770	98.7%
Born in same state	770	98.7%
Born in different state	674	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	125	16%
German	72	9.2%
Arab	71	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	6.3%
Polish	33	4.2%
English	10	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49934

What city is ZIP code 49934 in?

ZIP code 49934 is primarily assigned to Hubbell, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49934 in?

ZIP code 49934 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49934 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49934 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49934 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 49934 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49934 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49934 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49934 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 49934 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49934 in?

ZIP code 49934 observes the EST timezone.