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Houghton County
Painesdale, MI
49955
49955 ZIP Code — Painesdale, MI
Houghton County, Michigan
ZIP code 49955 is located in
Painesdale ,
Michigan ,
within Houghton County .
It covers approximately 8.02 square miles and serves a population of
449 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49955
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 $77,000.
Median household income is $70,000. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49955 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
449
Population density
56 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
8.02 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
46.9960
Longitude
-88.6793
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.5%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
64.5%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
4.0%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$70,000
Median household income
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 127 28.3% 18 and over 322 71.7% 65 and over 63 14.0% Median age 26.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4%
Group Count % White 425 94.7% Black or African American 18 4% Two or more races 6 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.5%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
64.5%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
4.0%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
5.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 6.6% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 2.2% $50k–$75k 30.9% $75k–$100k 39.0% $100k–$150k 3.7% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $70,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $77,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 22.3% Single-family detached 88.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.1% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.9% 1990–1999 1.7% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 6.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 88.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 18.3% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 16.0% 5+ bedrooms 21.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 25.7% 2 vehicles 36.8% 3 or more 35.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.5% Propane / LP gas 6.6% Fuel oil 19.1% Wood 11.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 53 39.0% Cohabiting couple 27 19.9% Male householder, no spouse 35 25.7% Female householder, no spouse 21 15.4% Households with children under 18 45 33.1% Households with seniors (65+) 41 30.1% Average household size 3.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 65.8% 30.8% Married 22.5% 44.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.2% 10.3% Divorced 9.5% 14.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 41 33.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 35 28.9% High school 41 33.9% College / grad school 4 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Public administration
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.6% Service 23.7% Sales & office 23.7% Natural resources & construction 31.6% Production & transportation 7.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.5% Government 14.7% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.5% Carpool 2.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 14.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.7% Retirement income 33.1% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 22.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 15.4% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.7% 65 and over 57.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.4% Public insurance 48.8% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 395 88.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 449 100.0% Born in same state 449 100.0% Born in different state 359 80.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 100 22.3% Arab 26 5.8% German 13 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 5 1.1% Polish 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.3% Internet access 97.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49955
What city is ZIP code 49955 in?
ZIP code 49955 is primarily assigned to Painesdale, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49955 in?
ZIP code 49955 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49955?
18% of residents in ZIP code 49955 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49955 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 49955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49955?
The median home value in ZIP code 49955 is $77,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 49955?
ZIP code 49955 has an estimated population of 449 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49955 in?
ZIP code 49955 observes the EST timezone.
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