City

Calumet, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Houghton County  ·  Michigan

👥7,483Population
💰$50,469Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$92,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.7%
Asian1.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,422 (31.2%)
Some College823 (18.1%)
Associates662 (14.5%)
Bachelors495 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,132 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College18.1%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,469 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$92,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units3,990
Vacant Units837

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
72%
About Calumet, MI

Calumet is a city in Michigan, located in Houghton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,483 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Calumet is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,469 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Calumet is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calumet is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.57%).

Calumet, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Calumet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49913 7,483 $50,469 $92,700 $678 5.1% 35.7% 77.6%