49952 ZIP Code — Nisula, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49952 is located in Nisula, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 78.28 square miles and serves a population of 133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

133
population
78.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49952 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49952

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City Status
Nisula Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49948 Mass City (6.6 mi) 49958 Pelkie (12.6 mi) 49967 Trout Creek (14 mi) 49965 Toivola (18.2 mi) 49970 Watton (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 133
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 78.28 sq mi
Water area 1.53 sq mi
Latitude 46.7007
Longitude -88.8873
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 43.5% 54.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 50.0% 27.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 6.5% 14.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

133
Population
2
People per sq mi
29.9
Median age
$67,083
Median household income
$39,252
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.3%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
182
Housing units
3.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
8
8
5–9
8
1
15–19
1
5
20–24
5
17
25–34
15
5
45–54
5
4
55–59
4
7
60–64
6
9
65–74
8
2
75–84
1
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183324.8%
18 and over10075.2%
65 and over2518.8%
Median age29.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or more races 3.6%
GroupCount%
White12892.8%
Hispanic or Latino53.6%
Two or more races53.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.5% 54.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 50.0% 27.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 6.5% 14.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 14.5%
$50k–$75k 40.0%
$75k–$100k 7.3%
$100k–$150k 10.9%
$200k+ 7.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k14.5%
$50k–$75k40.0%
$75k–$100k7.3%
$100k–$150k10.9%
$200k+7.3%
Median income$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 29.2%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 29.2%
$200k–$300k 18.8%
$300k–$500k 8.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.3%
Renter occupied12.7%
Vacant70.9%
Single-family detached91.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.0%
Median rooms4.0
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200918.0%
1990–199910.1%
1980–198911.6%
1970–197913.2%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19594.2%
1940–194913.2%
1939 or earlier20.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom33.3%
2 bedrooms29.6%
3 bedrooms25.9%
4 bedrooms7.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.5%
2 vehicles60.0%
3 or more25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.5%
Electricity3.6%
Propane / LP gas63.6%
Wood23.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3665.5%
Cohabiting couple47.3%
Male householder, no spouse814.5%
Female householder, no spouse712.7%
Households with children under 181629.1%
Households with seniors (65+)1934.5%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.9%17.0%
Married66.0%68.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.8%14.9%
Divorced11.3%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 8.0%
HS graduate 20.5%
Some college, no degree 53.4%
Associate's degree 14.8%
Bachelor's degree 3.4%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1035.7%
Kindergarten828.6%
Elementary school828.6%
High school27.1%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%
Education & healthcare 25.0%
Construction 23.1%
Retail trade 17.3%
Other services 5.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.1%
Service15.4%
Sales & office11.5%
Natural resources & construction30.8%
Production & transportation19.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.8%
Government28.8%
Self-employed17.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.0%
Carpool12.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.2

Poverty

All people 5.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.5%
Retirement income40.0%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure35.4%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist69.7%
Cholesterol screening92.6%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans66.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.9%
Public insurance26.3%
No insurance32.3%
Uninsured under 1954.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only11687.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)133100.0%
Born in same state133100.0%
Born in different state10377.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French129%
Irish53.8%
Italian43%
AncestryCount%
English32.3%
Polish21.5%
Arab21.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49952

What city is ZIP code 49952 in?

ZIP code 49952 is primarily assigned to Nisula, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49952 in?

ZIP code 49952 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49952?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49952 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49952 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49952 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 49952 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49952?

The median home value in ZIP code 49952 is $158,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49952 in?

ZIP code 49952 observes the EST timezone.

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