City

Copper City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Houghton County  ·  Michigan

👥304Population
💰$52,188Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$93,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊32.1%Unemployment▲ 556% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.4% Female 30.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.0%
Asian0.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
30%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.34
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment32.1% ▲ 556% above avg
HS Graduate88 (55%)
Some College20 (12.5%)
Associates14 (8.8%)
Bachelors10 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree28 (17.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 55%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
HS Grad55.0%
Some College12.5%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
26%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,188 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$93,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units134
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
30%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
75%
About Copper City, MI

Copper City is a city in Michigan, located in Houghton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 304 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.7 years.

Economically, Copper City is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,188 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 32.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Copper City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Copper City is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Copper City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49917 304 $52,188 $93,300 $850 32.1% 23.8% 92.3%