Houcun is an administrative village under the jurisdiction of Lin Zhe Yu Village, Baode County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. The urban-rural classification code is 220, which is a village. The zoning code is 14093 1202200, and the first six digits of the resident ID number are 14093 1. The postal code is 034000, the long-distance telephone area code is 0350, the license plate number is Jin H, Houcun and Liujiata Village, Xiachuanping Village, Li Nan Village, Shali Village, Wei Erliang Village, Lin Zheyu Village, Haojiazhuang Village, Majiamao Village, Yuanjiashan Village, Shuiquanzi Village, Dujiamao Village, Shuiyuanta Village and Huojiata Village.
On August 26th, 2020, patriotic health campaign committee, Shanxi Province named Houcun as the Health Village of Shanxi Province from 2020 to 2022.
There are Lin Zheyu Site, Diaoyutai Scenic Area in Baode, Guandi Temple in Baode Ancient Town, Jin Feng Temple in Baode, Kangxi Zaoyuan and other scenic spots near Houcun. In addition, there are Baode bowls and plates, Baode Haihongguo, Baode Youzao, Huluma, Baode Mutton and other specialties.