County ProfileMI
Houghton County
Population: 37,361 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
37,361
People
Median age
32.2
Housing
Total households
14,305
Income
Median household income
$58,899
Housing
Total housing units
18,870
Employment
Employment rate
54.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
37.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.9%
County details
Local time 02:52:21(ET)| Name | Houghton |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 9 Standard7 PO Box |
| Area code | 906 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 46.998427, -88.6519034 |
| Land area | 1,009.1 sq miles(2,613.6 km²) |
Map of Houghton county, Michigan with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Houghton County
Compare the largest cities in Houghton County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 8,386 | $43,456 | 1ZIPs |
| Hancock | 4,501 | $59,519 | 1ZIPs |
| Dollar Bay | 1,061 | $61,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Lake Linden | 1,014 | $43,472 | 1ZIPs |
| Hubbell | 908 | $53,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Chassell | 876 | $54,148 | 1ZIPs |
| South Range | 750 | $58,542 | 1ZIPs |
| Calumet | 621 | $26,667 | 1ZIPs |
| Atlantic Mine | 565 | $55,481 | 1ZIPs |
| Toivola | 465 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dodgeville | 391 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Painesdale | 336 | $63,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Copper City | 187 | $51,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Nisula | 138 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sidnaw | 104 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kearsarge | 93 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Houghton County
Review the most populated postal areas across Houghton County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49931 | Houghton | $50,408 | 10,307 |
| 49913 | Calumet | $53,571 | 7,218 |
| 49930 | Hancock | $72,314 | 7,135 |
| 49916 | Chassell | $74,625 | 2,855 |
| 49945 | Lake Linden | $59,453 | 2,650 |
| 49905 | Atlantic Mine | $77,617 | 2,234 |
| 49922 | Dollar Bay | $55,313 | 907 |
| 49963 | South Range | $58,958 | 864 |
| 49934 | Hubbell | $47,386 | 862 |
| 49965 | Toivola | $78,295 | 465 |
| 49955 | Painesdale | $64,402 | 383 |
| 49921 | Dodgeville | — | 343 |
| 49917 | Copper City | $52,917 | 212 |
| 49952 | Nisula | $79,583 | 138 |
| 49961 | Sidnaw | $53,750 | 104 |
| 49942 | Kearsarge | $54,722 | 93 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS