ZIP code 49917
Where is ZIP code 49917?
Copper City, Michigan
Houghton County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49917 belongs to Copper City, Michigan in Houghton County. 49917 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Copper City post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 326 people live in the 49917 area, where the median household income is $52,917. The closest ZIP codes are 49901 (Ahmeek, 0.6 mi north), 49805 (Allouez, 1.2 mi west) and 49942 (Kearsarge, 1.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 49917 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Copper City |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Houghton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 47.2842, -88.3875 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 499 |
Population and income in 49917
| Population | 326 · lower than 92% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 190 · higher than 60% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.7 years · lower than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 64% / 37% |
| Median household income | $52,917 · lower than 85% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,059 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $107,800 · lower than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $817 a month |
| Housing units | 144 |
| Households | 101 (3.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 8.9% |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49917. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49917
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49901 | Ahmeek, MI | 0.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 49805 | Allouez, MI | 1.2 mi W | Standard |
| 49942 | Kearsarge, MI | 1.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 49913 | Calumet, MI | 4.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 49950 | Mohawk, MI | 6.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 49934 | Hubbell, MI | 7.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49945 | Lake Linden, MI | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 49922 | Dollar Bay, MI | 12.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 49930 | Hancock, MI | 13.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 49931 | Houghton, MI | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 49921 | Dodgeville, MI | 16.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 49905 | Atlantic Mine, MI | 18.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49917 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49917
PO BOX 123
COPPER CITY MI 49917
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49917-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49917?
- 49917 is a Copper City, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49917 in?
- ZIP code 49917 is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49917 in?
- 49917 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49917?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49917 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49917?
- About 326 people live in ZIP code 49917, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49917?
- The median household income in 49917 is $52,917 a year, lower than 85% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49917 for a street address?
- No. 49917 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Copper City use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49917?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49917 are 49901 (Ahmeek, 0.6 miles), 49805 (Allouez, 1.2 miles), 49942 (Kearsarge, 1.8 miles) and 49913 (Calumet, 4.4 miles).