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Houghton, MI
City in Houghton County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49931.
Population
8,474
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,933
ZIP codes
1
Houghton and its ZIP codes
Houghton at a glance
- Houghton is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 119th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $43,456 a year, 40% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,500 (10% above Michigan) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Houghton, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houghton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,456
Poverty rate
40.1%
Median home value
$254,500
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher
68.6%
Median age
21.7
Average commute
10.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,734), Irish Americans (844), Polish Americans (682).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houghton County. PPP loans are for Houghton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,656
12,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,874
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$319M
FY 2026, $8,544 per person
How people get to work
Houghton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.4%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit9.4%
- Walked28.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 10.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houghton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
978
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houghton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
5.5%
U.S. 12.1% -6.6 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Houghton
1 in or overlapping Houghton. Population shown
Cities near Houghton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HurontownCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DodgevilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HancockCity | 2.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Atlantic MineCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Dollar BayCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| South RangeVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| TrimountainCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ChassellCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.6 |
| PainesdaleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HubbellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Lake LindenVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LauriumVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CalumetVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Copper CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AhmeekVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houghton, MI in?
- Houghton is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Houghton, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Houghton include 49931.
- What is the population of Houghton, MI?
- About 8,474 people live in Houghton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houghton?
- Nearby places include Hurontown (0.5 mi), Dodgeville (1.6 mi), Hancock (2.2 mi), Atlantic Mine (2.7 mi), Dollar Bay (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023