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South Range, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49963

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

1,024
33/sq mi
$58,958
Median income
$93,500
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Range pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49963 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49963 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Range, Houghton County, Michigan, home to just 1,024 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49963 reports a modest median household income of $58,958 (20% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,227. Poverty here runs at 22.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $93,500 (57% below the state average), median rent at $817 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49963, plus 6 more within Houghton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 49963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Range, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49963.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49963, South Range, 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

1,024

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49963?

43.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$58,958

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,227

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49963 ranks nationally

South Range, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,958 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

332

Total Housing Units

247

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$93,500

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$817

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 22 business establishments in ZIP 49963, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,954,000.

22

Businesses

99

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 22.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 22.7%
Construction 3 13.6%

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 49963 vs 49955 →

ZIP 49963 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 49963 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 49963 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 49963 ranks #5 of 6 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
49955 Painesdale, MI 371 3.9 mi
49921 Dodgeville, MI 360 4.7 mi
49905 Atlantic Mine, MI 2,005 5.4 mi
49931 Houghton, MI 9,630 6.1 mi
49916 Chassell, MI 2,765 6.1 mi
49930 Hancock, MI 6,987 9.6 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 South Range, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49963 in? ▼
ZIP code 49963 (South Range) 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 49963? ▼
ZIP code 49963 in South Range, MI has a population of 1,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49963? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49963 is $58,958, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49963? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49963 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49963? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49963 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49963? ▼
ZIP code 49963 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49963? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49963 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49963? ▼
In ZIP code 49963, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 49963? ▼
In ZIP code 49963, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49963? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49963 is 22.1% 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.