48629 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629

48629 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Houghton Lake, Michigan. Median household income here ($29,292) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $44,849/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48629 is $34,017.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48629 earn an average of $28,721/year. Women earn only $15,566/year.

2,715 people in 48629 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48629? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.5 minutes.

The median age here is 53. There are 3,908 men and 3,946 women. The median age for men is 53 while for women the median age is 53.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,270 people (out of the 7,854 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,625 homes, and 285 businesses every day. 52 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48629 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Nice, France!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,137 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 7,854
  • White Population: 7,746
  • Black Population: 46
  • Hispanic Population: 90
  • Asian Population: 24
  • Hawaiian Population: 2
  • Indian Population: 109
  • Male Population: 3,908
  • Female Population: 3,946
  • Median Age: 53
  • Median Age of Males: 53
  • Median Age of Females: 53
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • County: Roscommon
  • City: Houghton Lake
  • Longitude: -84.7
  • Latitude: 44.3
  • Elevation: 1,138 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 989
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,623
  • Drive alone: 2,083
  • Carpool: 427
  • Public transit: 34
  • Ride bikes or walk: 52

  • Average commute time: 23.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 147
  •    5 - 9: 527
  •    10 - 14: 500
  •    15 - 19: 410
  •    20 - 24: 292
  •    25 - 29: 79
  •    30 - 34: 215
  •    35 - 39: 23
  •    40 - 44: 70
  •    45 - 59: 107
  •    60 - 89: 151
  •    90 plus: 102
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $115,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $33,037
  • Businesses: 230
  • Employees: 2,391
  • Annual Payroll: $55,578,000
  • Average Family Income: $44,849
  • Median Family Income: $29,292
  • Average Income for Men: $28,721
  • Average Income for Women: $15,566
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 143
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 48629 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Collins Elementary School
4451 W. Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Middle Schools
Houghton Lake Middle School
4441 W. Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2016
High Schools
Houghton Lake High School
4433 W. Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2005
Other Schools
Houghton Lake Adult Education
179 Cloverleaf Lane
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Second Chance Academy
6001 W. Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2000

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 48629 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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