49931 ZIP Code – Houghton, Michigan
49931 is a ZIP code serving Houghton, Michigan in Houghton County with a population of approximately 10,282 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $38,750, which is well below the Michigan average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $215,200 is below the national average, with 44.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $825 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 30% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 8.7%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 28.1%, well above the national average. About 60.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 22.3, the median age is well below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 49921, 49930, 49922.
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ZIP 49931 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49931 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $215k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $825 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 22.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.1% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 60.3% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49921 – Dodgeville
- 49930 – Hancock
- 49922 – Dollar Bay
- 49905 – Atlantic Mine
- 49963 – South Range
- 49934 – Hubbell
- 49955 – Painesdale
- 49913 – Calumet
- 49916 – Chassell
- 49945 – Lake Linden
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49921 | DODGEVILLE | 362 | $24,485 |
| 49930 | HANCOCK | 7,266 | $60,109 |
| 49922 | DOLLAR BAY | 888 | $47,417 |
| 49905 | ATLANTIC MINE | 2,349 | $77,688 |
| 49963 | SOUTH RANGE | 523 | $45,313 |