49945 ZIP Code — Lake Linden, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49945 is located in Lake Linden, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 149.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49945

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 $120,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,500. 43% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49945 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,816

population

149.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49945 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49945

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49945. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Linden	Acceptable
Lake Linden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49930 Hancock (11.4 mi) 49931 Houghton (13.2 mi) 49921 Dodgeville (13.3 mi) 49913 Calumet (13.7 mi) 49916 Chassell (18.2 mi) 49950 Mohawk (18.3 mi) 49905 Atlantic Mine (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,816
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	149.01 sq mi
Water area	18.70 sq mi
Latitude	47.1523
Longitude	-88.3083
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	55.8%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,816

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$33,002

Per capita income

$120,800

Median home value

$520

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,990

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

116

15–19

107

20–24

167

25–34

154

141

35–44

131

173

45–54

161

55–59

147

60–64

137

214

65–74

198

103

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	469	16.7%
18 and over	2,347	83.3%
65 and over	697	24.8%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,753	96.7%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.1%
Two or more races	25	0.9%
Other race	22	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Asian	4	0.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,800
Median rent / month	$520
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	43.4%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	663	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	115	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	181	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	333	25.8%
Households with children under 18	245	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	38.9%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	22.1%
Married	53.6%	54.0%
Separated	0.2%	0.4%
Widowed	4.0%	11.0%
Divorced	7.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	5.6%
Kindergarten	27	5.2%
Elementary school	184	35.5%
High school	158	30.5%
College / grad school	120	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 16.5%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 6.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,711	96.3%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,770	98.4%
Born in same state	2,734	97.1%
Born in different state	2,305	81.9%
Foreign born	36	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.6%
Not a US citizen	28	60.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	302	10.7%
German	232	8.2%
Italian	176	6.3%
Arab	162	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	71	2.5%
English	45	1.6%
Irish	30	1.1%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49945

What city is ZIP code 49945 in?

ZIP code 49945 is primarily assigned to Lake Linden, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49945 in?

ZIP code 49945 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49945 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 49945 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49945?

16% of residents in ZIP code 49945 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49945?

The median home value in ZIP code 49945 is $120,800.

Does ZIP code 49945 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49945 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49945 in?

ZIP code 49945 observes the EST timezone.