49931 ZIP Code
Houghton, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49931 |
| City/Town: | Houghton |
| County: | Houghton |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,282 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $10,887 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,513 |
| Median Home Value: | $215,200 |
| Land Area: | 26.4 sq miles
68.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1848, -88.6408 |
Population Information (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,282 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,148 | 59.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,134 | 40.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 302 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 357 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 369 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,150 | 20.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,884 | 28.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,380 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 554 | 5.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 512 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 233 | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 390 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 529 | 5.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 427 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 195 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $215,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $825 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,513 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,147 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 366 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,311 | 41.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,836 | 58.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,220 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 89 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 112 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 854 | 20.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 541 | 12.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 216 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 754 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,654 | 39.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49931 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,750 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,000 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,368 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $10,887 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,154 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,663 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 491 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,043 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,088 | 66.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,404 | 30.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 149 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,428 | 82.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 295 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 767 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 300 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 408 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 465 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 307 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 160 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 94 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49931 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 338 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 618 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 305 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 198 | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 456 | 14.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 353 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 203 | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 228 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 199 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49931 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,049 | 43.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 330 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 352 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,137 | 24.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 336 | 7.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 273 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 11.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49931 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 135 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 200 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 22 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 684 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 143 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 27 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 112 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 273 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,279 | 48.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 582 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 165 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 41 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.3% | 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 (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,598 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,056 | 78.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,781 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 652 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49931 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,387 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 914 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 762 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 78 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 69 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 258 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49931 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,883 | 53.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 67 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 70 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 324 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 302 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 242 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 553 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 72 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49931 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 399 | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 332 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 324 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 444 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 660 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 395 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 101 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 67 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 775 | 22.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49931 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 200 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 592 | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 922 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,087 | 30.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 546 | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 166 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49931 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,193 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 227 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 556 | 17.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 56 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49931 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,249 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 954 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 516 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49931 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 46 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 182 | 13.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 201 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 407 | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 261 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 44 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49931 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,314 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $567 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $825 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,147 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,033 | 32.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 370 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 972 | 30.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 934 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 616 | 19.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 794 | 25.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49931 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,696 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,246 | 74.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,239 | 21.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 39 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 172 | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,018 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49931 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,028 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 67 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 561 | 9.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 436 | 7.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,857 | 80.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,955 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 324 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,250 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 720 | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 8 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 362 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 350 | 48.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49931 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,335 | 61.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,887 | 37.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,211 | 31.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,086 | 53.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 456 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 590 | 15.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49931 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,863 | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 54 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,419 | 2627.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,419 | 2627.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,419 | 2627.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 187 | 346.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 194 | 359.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 18.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 23 | 42.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 98.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49931 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,980 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,434 | 84.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,546 | 15.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 115 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 652 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 526 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 253 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49931 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,147 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,797 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
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