48629 ZIP Code
Houghton Lake, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48629 |
| City/Town: | Houghton Lake |
| County: | Roscommon |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,691 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,948 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,079 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,235 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,700 |
| Land Area: | 77.5 sq miles
200.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.3122, -84.7847 |
Population Information (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,691 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,865 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,826 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 57.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 226 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 189 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 282 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 324 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 234 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 692 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 572 | 7.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 957 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 700 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 803 | 10.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,733 | 22.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 804 | 10.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 175 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $739 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,235 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,772 | 52.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,463 | 47.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,146 | 83.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 626 | 16.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,436 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 87 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 575 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,215 | 34.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,852 | 28.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 683 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 619 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 405 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,948 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,426 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,177 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,079 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,758 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,614 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 144 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,161 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,022 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 356 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 218 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,351 | 95.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 28 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 25 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 250 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 215 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 105 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 57 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48629 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 139 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 305 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 416 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 538 | 14.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 444 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 880 | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 378 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 405 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 160 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 107 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48629 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,799 | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 346 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 19 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 339 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48629 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 213 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 265 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 62 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 463 | 17.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 133 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 162 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 199 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 491 | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 176 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 203 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 197 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,229 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,724 | 61.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,662 | 60.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 394 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48629 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,968 | 52.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,165 | 57.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,581 | 41.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 263 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 112 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 588 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48629 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,232 | 86.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 47 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 47 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 39 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 55 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 60 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 747 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48629 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 317 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 845 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 980 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 996 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,658 | 22.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,199 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 755 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 322 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 146 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48629 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 470 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,002 | 41.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,978 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 619 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 78 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48629 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,855 | 75.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 455 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 202 | 5.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 135 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 109 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48629 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 314 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,258 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,526 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 674 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48629 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 408 | 13.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 873 | 27.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 511 | 16.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 376 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 462 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 419 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 66 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,095 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $410 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $739 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,772 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,774 | 47.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 240 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 865 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 848 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 480 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,878 | 49.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48629 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,472 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 802 | 23.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,793 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 162 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 644 | 18.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 567 | 16.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48629 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,062 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 64 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 36 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 368 | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 304 | 28.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 290 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,743 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 701 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,623 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,020 | 26.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 47 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 928 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,045 | 51.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48629 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,595 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,096 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 429 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 661 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 112 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,552 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 139 | 817.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 139 | 817.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 139 | 817.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 47 | 276.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 38 | 223.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 129.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48629 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,465 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,303 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 162 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 39 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 77 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48629 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,772 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,394 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
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