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Houghton Lake CDP, MI

ZIP 48629 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48629

48629 has a population of 7,922 with a median age of 58.6 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.8%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.2%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.0%-41% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.4%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
36.6%+125% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
32.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.4%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.8%-58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.0%+94% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
9.3%+61% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 48629

Poverty Rate
14.4%+26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.8%-58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.0%+94% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
9.3%+61% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,922
Median age58.6
Poverty rate14.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born5.8%