| City: | Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan |
| City Alias: | Hghtn Lk Hts, Htn Lk Hghts |
| County: | Roscommon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:18 PM |
| Population: | 227 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 989 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.3249, -84.7754 |
| Land Area: | 0.19 sq mi |
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Houghton Lake Heights is a small lakeside community in Roscommon County, Michigan, serving 227 year-round residents in just 0.65 square miles. With a median age of 56.6 years and tiny household size of 1.7 people per home, this is a retirement and vacation community where seniors and seasonal homeowners outnumber families.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street carrier delivery available anywhere in Houghton Lake Heights. The post office maintains 105 PO Boxes for 132 occupied homes, giving an adoption rate of 80%. For the 35.9% of housing units used seasonally (85 of 237 total units), PO Boxes provide year-round mail access even when owners are away.
Rural route R delivers to the 47 named streets in this compact community, which sits along Michigan's largest inland lake. Street names like W Houghton Lake Dr, Lakeside Dr, W Shore Dr, and Shoreline Dr point to the waterfront character, while nature-themed names like Goldenrod Dr and Sandpiper Ave match the quiet, wooded setting.
The community skews heavily toward homeownership. 89% of occupied units are owner-occupied (117 of 132). Many homes are older structures, with 164 housing units built before 1939. Median household income is $71,518, and residents are primarily white (207 of 227 residents, or 91%).
Mail to Houghton Lake Heights requires a PO Box address. The ZIP accepts abbreviated aliases like "HGHTN LK HTS" and "HTN LK HGHTS" for mailing purposes, though these shortened forms were only added to USPS systems in May 2005.
Street names like W Houghton Lake Dr, Lakeside Dr, and W Shore Dr emphasize the waterfront location on Michigan's largest inland lake, while nature names like Goldenrod Dr and Sandpiper Ave match the quiet, wooded character.
ZIP Code 48630 has 227 residents and 132 households (average 1.72 persons per household). The median age is 56.6 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 227Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 61Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,194.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,019Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 132Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.59Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 147 | 144 | 121 | 84 | 9 | 37 | 30 | 37 | 42 | 45 | 52 | 70 | 62 | 61 |
| Decennial Census | 69 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 227 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.6
Male Median Age: 53.5
Female Median Age: 58.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| Female | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 7 |
| Total | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 34 | 8 | 11 |
| White: | 207 | 94.09% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 2.73% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.91% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 118 | 51.98% | 53.5 years |
| Females: | 109 | 48.02% | 58.6 years |
| Total: | 227 | 100% | 56.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 61 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 61 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 61 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,019, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,340 (73.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,019. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,679 | $34,688 | $34,444 | $29,028 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,083 | $71,518 | $62,019 |
| Median Family Income | $35,679 | $35,417 | $37,738 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 26 | 42.62% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 35 | 57.38% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 50.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 50.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $215,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 79.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,000 | $214,600 | $216,700 | $66,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 33.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 66.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 39 | 20.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 155 | 79.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 194 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 168 | 86.60% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 13.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 194 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 21.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 22 | 36.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 63.93% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 61 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 39 | 44.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 35 | 40.23% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 14.94% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 74 | 85.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 48630 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $439,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 283Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $117,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $439,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48630 is located in Roscommon County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 48630. It covers 0.19 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.19 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25027.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 48630 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.