Calumet, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49913
Houghton County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,248
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,571
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calumet pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49913 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49913 (Calumet, MI) rose +33.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.6 in 2023 to 308.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49913 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan, home to 7,248 residents across 181.7 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49913 reports a modest median household income of $53,571 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,734. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,200 (50% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $699; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houghton County, so 49913 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49913
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calumet, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49913.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49913, Calumet, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,248
Population
181.7
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49913?
41.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,571
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$27,734
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49913 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Calumet, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,571 17th percentile higher than 17% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,045housing units
4,045
Total Housing Units
3,138
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,200
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$699
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+33.6%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49913 have increased 33.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 150 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 176 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 216 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 231 |
| 2024 | +33.6% | 308 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 208 business establishments in ZIP 49913, employing approximately 2,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,278,000.
208
Businesses
2,200
Employees
$98.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 28 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49913 vs 49942 →
ZIP 49913 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49931
Houghton (49931)
9,630 residents
- 49913
Calumet (49913)
7,248 residents
- 49930
Hancock (49930)
6,987 residents
- 49922 1,043
Dollar Bay (49922)
1,043 residents
- 49934 900
Hubbell (49934)
900 residents
- 49901 346
Ahmeek (49901)
346 residents
- 49805 336
Allouez (49805)
336 residents
- 49917 205
Copper City (49917)
205 residents
- 49942 156
Kearsarge (49942)
156 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49913 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49913 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49930
Hancock (49930)
$72,314 median income
- 49922
Dollar Bay (49922)
$55,313 median income
- 49942
Kearsarge (49942)
$54,722 median income
- 49913
Calumet (49913)
$53,571 median income
- 49917
Copper City (49917)
$52,917 median income
- 49931
Houghton (49931)
$50,408 median income
- 49901
Ahmeek (49901)
$47,639 median income
- 49934
Hubbell (49934)
$47,386 median income
- 49805
Allouez (49805)
$43,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49913 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49913, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,248 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49913 in?
ZIP code 49913 (Calumet) is located in Houghton County, Michigan. Houghton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houghton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49913?
ZIP code 49913 in Calumet, MI has a population of 7,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49913?
The median household income in ZIP 49913 is $53,571, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49913?
The median home value in ZIP 49913 is $110,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49913?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49913 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49913?
ZIP code 49913 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 2,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49913?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49913 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (28), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49913?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49913 increased by 33.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49913?
In ZIP code 49913, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49913?
In ZIP code 49913, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49913?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49913 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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