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Hubbell, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49934

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

900
157/sq mi
$47,386
Median income
$72,000
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hubbell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49934 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49934 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hubbell, Houghton County, Michigan, home to just 900 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49934 reports a modest median household income of $47,386 (35% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,392. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $72,000 (67% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,047 monthly, and 96.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is -. To put 49934 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Houghton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 49934, Hubbell, 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

900

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49934?

52.9

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,386

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$26,392

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49934 ranks nationally

Hubbell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,386 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

491

Total Housing Units

357

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$72,000

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 49934, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,333,000.

12

Businesses

88

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 25.0%

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 49934 vs 49913 →

ZIP 49934 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 49934 ranks #5 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 49934 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 49934 ranks #8 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
49913 Calumet, MI 7,248 5.1 mi
49930 Hancock, MI 6,987 4.8 mi
49922 Dollar Bay, MI 1,043 5.1 mi
49942 Kearsarge, MI 156 7.3 mi
49945 Lake Linden, MI 2,621 6.6 mi
49901 Ahmeek, MI 346 9.7 mi
49917 Copper City, MI 205 8.5 mi
49921 Dodgeville, MI 360 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houghton County

49931 standard
Houghton, MI
Pop: 9,630
49913 standard
Calumet, MI
Pop: 7,248
49930 standard
Hancock, MI
Pop: 6,987
49916 standard
Chassell, MI
Pop: 2,765
49945 standard
Lake Linden, MI
Pop: 2,621
49905 standard
Atlantic Mine, MI
Pop: 2,005

Related Areas

Houghton County Hubbell, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49934 in? ▼
ZIP code 49934 (Hubbell) 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 49934? ▼
ZIP code 49934 in Hubbell, MI has a population of 900 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49934? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49934 is $47,386, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49934? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49934 is $72,000, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49934? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49934 is White at 94.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49934? ▼
ZIP code 49934 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49934? ▼
In ZIP code 49934, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 49934? ▼
In ZIP code 49934, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49934? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49934 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.