ZIP code 49945
Where is ZIP code 49945?
Lake Linden, Michigan
Houghton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49945 belongs to Lake Linden, Michigan in Houghton County. 49945 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 2,729 people live in the 49945 area, where the median household income is $59,453. The closest ZIP codes are 49934 (Hubbell, 6.2 mi west), 49917 (Copper City, 8.4 mi northwest) and 49942 (Kearsarge, 8.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 49945 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Linden |
| Also accepted | Gay |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Houghton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 47.1784, -88.2973 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 499 |
Population and income in 49945
| Population | 2,729 · lower than 62% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 88% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.4 years · higher than 82% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $59,453 · lower than 72% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,726 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $159,100 · lower than 71% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $556 a month |
| Housing units | 2,318 |
| Households | 1,331 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 149.01 sq mi (plus 18.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49945. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49945
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49934 | Hubbell, MI | 6.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49917 | Copper City, MI | 8.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49942 | Kearsarge, MI | 8.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49913 | Calumet, MI | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 49901 | Ahmeek, MI | 9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49805 | Allouez, MI | 9.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 49922 | Dollar Bay, MI | 10.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49950 | Mohawk, MI | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 49930 | Hancock, MI | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 49931 | Houghton, MI | 13 mi W | Standard |
| 49921 | Dodgeville, MI | 14.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 49916 | Chassell, MI | 17.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49945 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49945
123 MAIN ST
LAKE LINDEN MI 49945
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GAY as the city name for 49945. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49945-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49945?
- 49945 is a Lake Linden, Michigan ZIP code. Gay is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 49945 in?
- ZIP code 49945 is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49945 in?
- 49945 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49945?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49945 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49945?
- About 2,729 people live in ZIP code 49945, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49945?
- The median household income in 49945 is $59,453 a year, lower than 72% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49945?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49945 are 49934 (Hubbell, 6.2 miles), 49917 (Copper City, 8.4 miles), 49942 (Kearsarge, 8.5 miles) and 49913 (Calumet, 8.8 miles).