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 Moderate-density area
- $58,958
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,227. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (57% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $817; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houghton County, so 49963 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 49963
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Range, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49963.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49963?
43.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.9%
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?
$58,958
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,227
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49963 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
South Range, 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)
$58,958 27th percentile higher than 27% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
332housing units
332
Total Housing Units
247
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49931
Houghton (49931)
9,630 residents
- 49930
Hancock (49930)
6,987 residents
- 49916 2,765
Chassell (49916)
2,765 residents
- 49905 2,005
Atlantic Mine (49905)
2,005 residents
- 49963 1,024
South Range (49963)
1,024 residents
- 49955 371
Painesdale (49955)
371 residents
- 49921 360
Dodgeville (49921)
360 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49963 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49963 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49905
Atlantic Mine (49905)
$77,617 median income
- 49916
Chassell (49916)
$74,625 median income
- 49930
Hancock (49930)
$72,314 median income
- 49955
Painesdale (49955)
$64,402 median income
- 49963
South Range (49963)
$58,958 median income
- 49931
Houghton (49931)
$50,408 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49963, 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 (1,024 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 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.
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