Houghton County GIS Maps
Houghton County, Michigan, has 37,361 residents and covers 1,009.1 square miles. The population grew 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Houghton County is 26061.
Houghton is the county's largest population center. Houghton County also includes 18 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Houghton County Trends
- Population
- 37,361▴
- Median Home Value
- $140,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,301▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Houghton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Houghton County Population
Houghton County had 37,361 residents in 2020. That was 2% higher than in 2010. Houghton County added 1,345 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 37 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Houghton, Calumet and Hancock.
Population Trend in Houghton County MI
Houghton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Houghton County Zip Codes
Houghton County has 18 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Houghton (49931), Calumet (49913) and Hancock (49930). Houghton is the largest zip by population, with about 10,307 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 66% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Houghton County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49931 | Houghton | 10,307 | ▴ 7% |
| 49913 | Calumet | 7,218 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 49930 | Hancock | 7,135 | ▴ 2.1% |
| 49916 | Chassell | 2,855 | ▴ 3.3% |
| 49945 | Lake Linden | 2,650 | ▴ 1.1% |
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Houghton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Houghton County Demographics
Houghton County has a median age of 32.3, which makes the county a little younger than Michigan overall. About 19.9% of residents are under 18, while 17.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 24.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 36.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Houghton County MI
Median Age
32.3
Under 18
19.9%
Age 65+
17.7%
Bachelor's+
36.6%
Houghton County School Districts
Houghton County is served by 9 public school districts with 4,301 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Houghton-Portage Township Schools, Hancock Public Schools and L'Anse Area Schools. Those three districts account for about 58% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Houghton County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Portage Township Schools | 1,458 | 33.9% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Hancock Public Schools | 549 | 12.8% | ▾ -4.9% |
| L'Anse Area Schools | 490 | 11.4% | ▴ 1% |
| Adams Township School District | 474 | 11% | ▴ 3.5% |
| Lake Linden-Hubbell School District | 327 | 7.6% | ▾ -7.9% |
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Houghton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Houghton County Housing & Real Estate
Houghton County has a median home value of $140,300 and a median gross rent of $767. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $247,875 and homes spent about 94 days on the market.
Houghton County Housing Mix
Houghton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Houghton County Housing Trends
Houghton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Houghton County, MI
Houghton County has 1,838 business listings across 435 categories. The largest categories in Houghton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (54, 2.9%), Parks & Recreation (45, 2.4%), and Lake (45, 2.4%). The full Houghton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Houghton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Houghton County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 54 | 2.9% |
| Parks & Recreation | 45 | 2.4% |
| Lake | 45 | 2.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 45 | 2.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 26 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 26 | 1.4% |
| Post Offices | 25 | 1.4% |
| College University | 24 | 1.3% |
| Hotels | 23 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 22 | 1.2% |
Houghton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix House, Inc. | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Calumet |
| Campus Bookstore (MUB) | Academic Bookstore | Houghton |
| Wadsworth Hall | Accommodation | Houghton |
| Darrin Beiring Accounting | Accountant | Lake Linden |
| Studio Alchemy | Active Life | Hancock |
| Keweenaw Acupuncture & Wellness, PLLC | Acupuncture | Hancock |
| eComp Marketing LLC | Advertising Agency | Hancock |
| Kallungi Farms | Agricultural Service | Tapiola |
| Dennis Greenhouse | Agriculture | Lake Linden |
| Orbion Space Technology | Aircraft Manufacturer | Houghton |
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Houghton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Houghton County Basemaps
Houghton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Houghton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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