Hancock
City in Houghton County, Michigan
Hancock is a city in Houghton County, Michigan, with 4,501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hurontown, 2.2 miles SE.
- 4,501residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 1,619 / sq mipopulation density
- 49921ZIP code
About Hancock
Hancock is a city in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,501 at the 2020 census.
Located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Hancock is along on the northside of the Keweenaw Waterway opposite of the city of Houghton, and the two are connected by the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Hancock is the northernmost city in the state of Michigan.
Hancock is considered a "cultural capital" for Finnish Americans. The city is home to the Finnish American Heritage Center and was home to Finlandia University from 1896 to 2023. In 2015, The Weather Channel ranked Hancock as the third-snowiest city in the nation with an average yearly snowfall of 211.9 inches (538.2 cm).
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Living in Hancock
- Median household income
- $59,519
- Median home value
- $165,600
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Hancock had 4,501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,619 per sq mi (625 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hancock at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Houghton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,501 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1367° N, 88.5978° W |
| ZIP code | 49921 |
| Official website | cityofhancock.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2636300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hancock
- Hurontown2.2 mi SE
- Houghton2.2 mi SE
- Atlantic Mine2.7 mi SW
- Dodgeville3.4 mi S
- Dollar Bay4.5 mi E
- South Range5.1 mi SW
- Trimountain6.3 mi SW
- Painesdale7.3 mi SW
- Chassell7.6 mi SE
- Hubbell8.3 mi E
- Lake Linden9.9 mi E
- Laurium10.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hancock
What county is Hancock in?
Hancock is in Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the population of Hancock, MI?
4,501 people lived in Hancock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hancock, MI?
The ZIP code of Hancock is 49921.
What is the elevation of Hancock?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hancock?
Hurontown (2.2 mi), Houghton (2.2 mi), Atlantic Mine (2.7 mi), Dodgeville (3.4 mi), Dollar Bay (4.5 mi).
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