Nisula, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49952

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

143
1/sq mi
$79,583
Median income
$103,600
Median home value
5.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nisula pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49952 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 178.8 square miles in Nisula, Houghton County, Michigan. The area is home to 143 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 49952 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49952 sits at $79,583 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $68,713. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 17.1%. On housing, the median home value is $103,600 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49952 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houghton County, so you can benchmark 49952 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 →

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 49952, Nisula, 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

143

Population

178.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49952?

54.9

Median Age

58.6%

Male

41.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$79,583

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$68,713

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49952 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,583 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%

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

What does housing look like?

148

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.0%
Renter 2.0%

$103,600

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
49958 Pelkie, MI 1,270 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49952 in?
ZIP code 49952 (Nisula) 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 49952?
ZIP code 49952 in Nisula, MI has a population of 143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49952?
The median household income in ZIP 49952 is $79,583, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49952?
The median home value in ZIP 49952 is $103,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49952?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49952 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49952?
In ZIP code 49952, 30.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.1% 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 49952?
In ZIP code 49952, approximately 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49952?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49952 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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