Houghton Lake
Census-designated place in Roscommon County, Michigan
Houghton Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Roscommon County, Michigan, with 5,294 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,145 ft (349 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prudenville, 4.2 miles E.
- 5,294residents (2020 Census)
- 1,145 ftelevation · 349 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.8 km²
- 492 / sq mipopulation density
- 48629main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake (; HOH-ʼn) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,294 during the 2020 census, making it the largest unincorporated community in Northern Michigan. The CDP is located within Denton, Lake, and Roscommon townships.
The community of Houghton Lake is named after and situated upon Houghton Lake, the largest inland lake in Michigan. It includes the unincorporated community of Houghton Lake Heights. The CDP of Prudenville is immediately east of Houghton Lake. M-55 is the primary thoroughfare serving the community, running east–west.
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Living in Houghton Lake
- Median household income
- $50,305
- Median home value
- $126,200
- Median rent
- $827/mo
- Median age
- 54.8
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Houghton Lake had 5,294 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,294 |
|---|---|
| Density | 492 per sq mi (190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houghton Lake at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Roscommon County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,294 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.75 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3011° N, 84.7499° W |
| ZIP codes | 48629, 48630 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2639400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houghton Lake
- Prudenville4.2 mi E
- Roscommon15.1 mi NE
- Falmouth16.9 mi W
- St. Helen17.2 mi E
- Harrison20.4 mi S
- Lake City22.8 mi W
- Marion23.8 mi SW
- McBain24.2 mi W
- Grayling24.7 mi N
- West Branch25.5 mi E
- Gladwin25.5 mi SE
- Jennings27.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Houghton Lake
What county is Houghton Lake in?
Houghton Lake is in Roscommon County, Michigan.
What is the population of Houghton Lake, MI?
5,294 people lived in Houghton Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houghton Lake, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48629. Other ZIP codes: 48630.
What is the elevation of Houghton Lake?
1,145 feet (349 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houghton Lake?
Prudenville (4.2 mi), Roscommon (15.1 mi), Falmouth (16.9 mi), St. Helen (17.2 mi), Harrison (20.4 mi).
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