| City: | South Range, Michigan |
| County: | Houghton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:46 AM |
| Population: | 864 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.0574, -88.6441 |
| Land Area: | 4.396 sq mi |
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South Range sits in Michigan's Copper Country, a small village in Houghton County where 864 residents rely entirely on PO Box mail service. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 1.08 square mile territory. The South Range post office maintains 418 PO Boxes for 375 households, an adoption rate of 1.11 that shows the post office serves both local residents and people from surrounding areas.
The village has limited rural carrier delivery along 36 streets served by 2 rural routes, but PO Boxes remain the primary way most residents receive mail. Street names like Stanton Avenue (15 delivery points), Trimountain Avenue (12 points), and Baltic Avenue (11 points) reflect the Copper Country's mining heritage. Finnish names like Siira Road, Onkalos Corner Road, and Baltic Onkalos Corner Road preserve the area's immigrant history.
This is an established community. Of the 430 total housing units, 84% were built before 1939. The median home value is $83,300, and 70% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (263 of 375 households). Median household income is $55,250, with per capita income of $31,604.
South Range is a commuter community. Transportation and warehousing employ 45% of the workforce (226 workers), suggesting many residents work in regional logistics, mining support, or highway-dependent industries. Another 11% work from home. With a median age of 35.5 years, it's a working-age population rather than retirees or students.
The village is 94% White (811 of 864 residents), with small populations of Hispanic (102), Two or More Races (33), and American Indian residents (10). Only 14% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, below national averages, consistent with a working-class rural community.
All mail to South Range, MI 49963 should include a PO Box number. Street addresses may be used with rural route numbers for carrier delivery, but PO Boxes are the standard and most reliable method.
Street names reflect Copper Country mining history (Baltic, Trimountain, Champion) and Finnish immigrant heritage (Siira, Onkalos Corner), with a mix of numbered streets and local geographic features.
ZIP Code 49963 has 864 residents and 375 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (1.2%); 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: | 864Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 515Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 196.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,958Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 375Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 840 | 861 | 978 | 880 | 1,026 | 851 | 887 | 968 | 1,000 | 886 | 563 | 523 | 621 | 515 |
| Decennial Census | 1,024 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 864 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.5
Male Median Age: 34.8
Female Median Age: 39.1
| 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 | 45 | 32 | 25 | 18 | 32 | 28 | 34 | 22 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 14 |
| Female | 27 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 72 | 54 | 58 | 44 | 68 | 69 | 59 | 40 | 52 | 24 | 36 | 55 | 64 | 48 | 50 | 33 | 15 | 23 |
| White: | 811 | 97.13% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 0.48% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 1.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.36% |
| Total: | 835 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 425 | 49.19% | 34.8 years |
| Females: | 439 | 50.81% | 39.1 years |
| Total: | 864 | 100% | 35.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 505 | 98.06% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.78% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 1.94% |
| Total Population: | 515 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 505 | 98.06% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 1.94% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,958, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,062 (69.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,041. Family households earn a median of $67,250 versus $40,938 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,312). By gender, male median income is $60,000 and female is $49,750, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,896 | $34,091 | $30,833 | $30,417 | $30,833 | $28,516 | $31,198 | $35,441 | $33,917 | $35,318 | $35,156 | $45,313 | $55,250 | $58,958 |
| Median Family Income | $49,375 | $51,442 | $48,750 | $52,857 | $43,750 | $45,556 | $50,750 | $53,897 | $51,250 | $37,475 | $60,000 | $59,773 | $63,750 | $67,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,107 | $21,250 | $16,071 | $17,339 | $21,346 | $19,531 | $21,000 | $22,386 | $22,813 | $21,964 | $27,917 | $33,125 | $39,583 | $40,938 |
| Median Male Income | $32,396 | $33,375 | $36,250 | $36,406 | $36,008 | $37,411 | $37,250 | $47,750 | $39,702 | $36,932 | $40,556 | $55,268 | $51,250 | $60,000 |
| Median Female Income | $32,717 | $30,833 | $31,534 | $31,181 | $28,125 | $22,500 | $26,705 | $47,600 | $39,643 | $50,268 | $31,458 | $55,714 | $41,250 | $49,750 |
| Employed: | 252 | 59.43% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 1.42% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 166 | 39.15% |
| Total: | 424 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 84 | 33.33% |
| Service: | 63 | 25.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 56 | 22.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 5.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 13.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 252 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $93,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $21,100 (29.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,700. The median gross rent is $817, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $483 (144.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $261. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.09% (57.92% with a mortgage, 42.08% free-and-clear) and renters 25.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.60%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,400 | $72,400 | $72,100 | $68,900 | $70,700 | $74,500 | $87,600 | $75,300 | $77,800 | $71,300 | $72,000 | $80,600 | $83,300 | $93,500 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 3.13% |
| $500 to $999: | 46 | 71.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 15.63% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 6 | 9.38% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $334 | $416 | $479 | $498 | $495 | $501 | $605 | $571 | $556 | $757 | $635 | $623 | $765 | $817 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 106 | 42.91% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 77 | 31.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 64 | 25.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 247 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 247 | 74.40% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 85 | 25.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 332 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 296 | 89.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 30 | 9.04% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 1.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 332 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.70% 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 95.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 48.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 19.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.18%). College enrollment is 28.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.86% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 3.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 140 | 40.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 105 | 30.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 10.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 8.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 5.76% |
| Total: | 347 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 332 | 95.68% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 51 | 14.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 309 | 51.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 252 | 41.86% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 6.81% |
| Total: | 602 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 561 | 93.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.6% | 8.9% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 15.2% | 10.6% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 10.5% | 18.8% | 16.2% | 16.9% | 19.7% |
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: | 6 | 4.55% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 4.55% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 57 | 43.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 19.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 37 | 28.03% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12 | 9.09% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 89 | 67.42% |
ZIP Code 49963 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 99 people with an annual payroll of $2,954,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 455Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $649,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,954,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 99Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49963 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 2.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 49963. It covers 4.396 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: | 4.396 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: | 2675220Source: Census |
| Place Name: | South Range village; MichiganSource: Census |
ZIP Code 49963 is in the Adams Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.