| City: | Copper City, Michigan |
| County: | Houghton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:25 AM |
| Population: | 212 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.2837, -88.3622 |
| Land Area: | 1.716 sq mi |
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Copper City sits in Michigan's historic Keweenaw copper mining region, a compact 0.08 square mile community in Houghton County. With 212 residents and 90 households, this is a PO Box Only Zone where rural carrier routes serve the area but all 112 PO Boxes remain the primary mail option. The post office maintains more boxes than local households (a 1.24 adoption rate), serving residents from the immediate area and surrounding countryside.
The community's copper mining heritage shows in its street names. Ahmeek Street, Allouez Street, Mohawk Street, and Seneca Street recall the Native American names commonly used for mines and settlements throughout Michigan's copper country. The numbered grid (2nd Street, 3rd Street) and streets like Gratiot reflect the planned company town layout typical of early 20th century mining communities.
Housing stock here is overwhelmingly historic. Census data shows 134 housing units built before 1939, though total units number 118, suggesting the vintage count includes structures in the broader area. Home values remain affordable at a median of $93,300. The median age of 37.8 years and household income of $52,188 indicate a working-class community. About 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (71 of 90 households).
Copper City doesn't have city carrier delivery. Two rural routes handle street delivery for surrounding areas, while the post office serves as the mail hub. General Delivery is available at the post office for those without a PO Box. With no registered business establishments in census data but 4 business delivery points, this is primarily a residential community where residents likely commute to nearby towns for work.
All mail to Copper City uses the 49917 ZIP code:
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Copper City, MI 49917For street addresses served by rural routes:
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Copper City, MI 49917Street names preserve the Native American nomenclature of Michigan copper country mining communities.
ZIP Code 49917 has 212 residents and 90 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 37.8 years, slightly younger than the state (40.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.5%, much lower than the state average of 13.7% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 212Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 326Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 123.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,917Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 90Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $107,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: 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 | -- | 216 | 236 | 261 | 291 | 246 | 255 | 255 | 222 | 197 | 234 | 291 | 312 | 304 | 326 |
| Decennial Census | 205 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 212 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.8
Male Median Age: 36
Female Median Age: 41.7
| 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 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 205 | 98.09% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.48% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.48% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.48% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 114 | 53.77% | 36.0 years |
| Females: | 98 | 46.23% | 41.7 years |
| Total: | 212 | 100% | 37.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 325 | 99.69% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.31% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.31% |
| Total Population: | 326 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 325 | 99.69% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.31% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,917, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,090 (97.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,542. Family households earn a median of $58,750 versus $33,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,625). By gender, male median income is $40,750 and female is $37,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,500 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.6%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 27.8%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,827 | $30,156 | $29,063 | $32,813 | $36,250 | $33,750 | $37,917 | $40,833 | $39,375 | $38,750 | $49,063 | $55,313 | $52,188 | $52,917 |
| Median Family Income | $31,429 | $31,875 | $30,972 | $34,844 | $40,893 | $41,250 | $41,667 | $45,000 | $45,833 | $49,000 | $54,167 | $58,750 | $59,167 | $58,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,250 | $20,938 | $16,250 | $18,438 | $17,250 | $16,875 | $18,958 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $16,250 | $23,125 | $28,750 | $26,250 | $33,125 |
| Median Male Income | $50,227 | $50,417 | $40,625 | $43,750 | $0 | $27,500 | $26,667 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $25,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,750 |
| Median Female Income | $30,278 | $27,188 | $30,357 | $22,500 | $0 | $21,458 | $20,972 | $21,563 | $30,000 | $23,750 | $26,875 | $38,750 | $37,083 | $37,250 |
| Employed: | 91 | 43.75% |
| Unemployed: | 35 | 16.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 82 | 39.42% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 31 | 34.07% |
| Service: | 29 | 31.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 23.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 5.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 5.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 91 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $107,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $43,600 (67.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61,700. The median gross rent is $817, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $12 (1.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.09% (57.61% with a mortgage, 42.39% free-and-clear) and renters 8.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.86%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $64,200 | $60,000 | $55,400 | $53,800 | $50,800 | $51,800 | $51,100 | $50,300 | $46,100 | $55,000 | $59,200 | $85,900 | $93,300 | $107,800 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 22.22% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 44.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1 | 11.11% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 22.22% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $805 | $613 | $613 | $807 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $725 | $810 | $725 | $750 | $850 | $850 | $817 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 53 | 52.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 39 | 38.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 8.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 70.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 43 | 29.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 142 | 98.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 1.39% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 66.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 8.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (79.17%). College enrollment is 6.25%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 1.60% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 9.57% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 105 | 55.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 12.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 8.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 10.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.06% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 167 | 88.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 11.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 165 | 43.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 216 | 56.69% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 381 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 381 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.7% | 22.1% | 29.9% | 24.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% | 17.1% | 8.1% | 12.1% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 15.5% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 10.42% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 76 | 79.17% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 4.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 6.25% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 10.42% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 90 | 93.75% |
ZIP Code 49917 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 165Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49917 is located in Houghton County, Michigan, within the Houghton, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26340) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 38,784 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 49917. It covers 1.716 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houghton, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 38,784Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.716 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: | 2618080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Copper City village; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49917 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.