49930 Zip Code Profile

49930 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Hancock, Michigan. Median household income here ($29,472) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $100,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Houghton area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,808/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 49930 is $37,500.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49930 earn an average of $23,804/year. Women earn only $16,745/year.

2,704 people in 49930 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49930? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.9 minutes!

The median age here is 35. There are 3,508 men and 3,479 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,382 people (out of the 6,987 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,001 homes, and 201 businesses every day. 143 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49930 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Zurich, Switzerland!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,193 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,987
• White Population: 6,782
• Black Population: 74
• Hispanic Population: 85
• Asian Population: 105
• Hawaiian Population: 6
• Indian Population: 100
• Male Population: 3,508
• Female Population: 3,479
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 31
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Houghton MI
• County: Houghton
• City: Hancock
• Longitude: -88.5
• Latitude: 47.1
• Elevation: 1,194 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 906

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,656
• Drive alone: 2,149
• Carpool: 340
• Public transit: 14
• Ride bikes or walk: 143


• Average commute time: 13.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 274
•    5 - 9: 726
•    10 - 14: 778
•    15 - 19: 478
•    20 - 24: 173
•    25 - 29: 24
•    30 - 34: 60
•    35 - 39: 20
•    40 - 44: 20
•    45 - 59: 34
•    60 - 89: 36
•    90 plus: 33

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $100,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $34,083
• Businesses: 199
• Employees: 2,316
• Annual Payroll: $73,145,000
• Average Family Income: $49,808
• Median Family Income: $29,472
• Average Income for Men: $23,804
• Average Income for Women: $16,745

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 061
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Hancock

Primary Schools

Barkell Elementary School

1201 N. Elevation Street

Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 487-9030

Middle Schools

Hancock Middle School

417 Quincy Street

Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 487-5923

High Schools

Career And Technical Education

110 E. Quincy Street

Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 482-4250

Hancock Central High School

501 Campus Drive

Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 483-2540

Other Schools

Copper Country Learning Center

809 Hecla Street

Hancock, MI 49930

(906) 482-4250