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Houghton County
South Range, MI
49963
49963 ZIP Code — South Range, MI
Houghton County, Michigan
ZIP code 49963 is located in
South Range ,
Michigan ,
within Houghton County .
It covers approximately 4.40 square miles and serves a population of
523 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49963
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 $80,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,313. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 49963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, 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
523
Population density
119 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
4.40 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
47.0574
Longitude
-88.6441
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.4%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
15.5%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
5.7%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
8.4%
3.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$45,313
Median household income
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 75 14.3% 18 and over 448 85.7% 65 and over 119 22.8% Median age 48.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 511 97.3% Two or more races 9 1.7% Black or African American 2 0.4% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.4%
54.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
15.5%
27.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
5.7%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
8.4%
3.5%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.2% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 12.5% $25k–$35k 13.7% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 18.0% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 11.3% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $45,313
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,600 Median rent / month $623 Owner occupied 84.8% Renter occupied 15.2% Vacant 17.9% Single-family detached 81.1% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 1.6% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 12.5% 1990–1999 8.7% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 50.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.3% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 8.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.4% 1 vehicle 41.8% 2 vehicles 37.9% 3 or more 12.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 74.6% Electricity 13.3% Propane / LP gas 3.1% Fuel oil 5.9% Wood 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 88 34.4% Cohabiting couple 25 9.8% Male householder, no spouse 75 29.3% Female householder, no spouse 68 26.6% Households with children under 18 34 13.3% Households with seniors (65+) 96 37.5% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.8% 20.6% Married 34.8% 43.7% Separated 5.7% 1.0% Widowed 12.9% 18.6% Divorced 11.7% 16.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.1% Bachelor's or higher 14.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.9% Kindergarten 12 11.0% Elementary school 39 35.8% High school 15 13.8% College / grad school 42 38.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Finance & real estate
10.5%
Professional & management
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Public administration
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.1% Service 21.8% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 11.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.0% Government 19.7% Self-employed 9.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.8% Carpool 2.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 11.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.5% Retirement income 24.6% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 17.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 21.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 66.9% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 2.7% 18–64 years 17.2% 65 and over 23.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.3% Public insurance 49.1% No insurance 14.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 514 98.3% Spanish 15 2.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 15 2.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 502 96.0% Born in same state 502 96.0% Born in different state 398 76.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 4.0% Not a US citizen 15 71.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 44 8.4% Arab 33 6.3% Italian 25 4.8%
Ancestry Count % German 18 3.4% Polish 9 1.7% Dutch 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.9% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49963
What city is ZIP code 49963 in?
ZIP code 49963 is primarily assigned to South Range, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49963 in?
ZIP code 49963 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49963 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 49963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49963?
21% of residents in ZIP code 49963 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 49963 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49963?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 49963 in?
ZIP code 49963 observes the EST timezone.
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