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Hancock, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49930

Houghton County, Michigan — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,987
55/sq mi
$72,314
Median income
$214,000
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hancock pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49930 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.8 square miles in Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,987 residents, producing a population density of 55 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49930 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49930 sits at $72,314 (1% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,760. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $214,000 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49930 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 12 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houghton County, so you can benchmark 49930 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49930

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49930.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49930, Hancock, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,987

Population

126.8

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49930?

32.0

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$72,314

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$34,760

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

12.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49930 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,314 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,369

Total Housing Units

2,801

Occupied Units

568

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$214,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$841

Median Rent

1959

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49930 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 165
2021 +11.2% 184
2022 +16.6% 214
2023 +18.5% 254
2024 +7.5% 273

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 193 business establishments in ZIP 49930, employing approximately 2,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,419,000.

193

Businesses

2,210

Employees

$105.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 27 14.0%
Retail trade 25 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 19 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.3%
Finance and insurance 14 7.3%
Information 7 3.6%
Educational services 7 3.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 5 2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49930 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49930 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49930 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49930 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49931 Houghton, MI 9,630 3.7 mi
49934 Hubbell, MI 900 4.8 mi
49921 Dodgeville, MI 360 5.2 mi
49922 Dollar Bay, MI 1,043 4.8 mi
49913 Calumet, MI 7,248 6.8 mi
49963 South Range, MI 1,024 9.6 mi
49942 Kearsarge, MI 156 9.9 mi
49901 Ahmeek, MI 346 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houghton County

49931 standard
Houghton, MI
Pop: 9,630
49913 standard
Calumet, MI
Pop: 7,248
49916 standard
Chassell, MI
Pop: 2,765
49945 standard
Lake Linden, MI
Pop: 2,621
49905 standard
Atlantic Mine, MI
Pop: 2,005
49958 standard
Pelkie, MI
Pop: 1,270

Related Areas

Houghton County Hancock, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49930 in? ▼
ZIP code 49930 (Hancock) 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 49930? ▼
ZIP code 49930 in Hancock, MI has a population of 6,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49930 is $72,314, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49930? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49930 is $214,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49930 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49930? ▼
ZIP code 49930 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 2,210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49930? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49930 are: Construction (29), Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (25). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49930? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49930 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 49930? ▼
In ZIP code 49930, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49930? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49930 is 12.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49930? ▼
In ZIP code 49930, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49930 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hancock, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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