49911 ZIP Code – Bessemer, Michigan

49911 is a ZIP code serving Bessemer, Michigan in Gogebic County with a population of approximately 2,769 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $51,036, which is below the Michigan average and below the national figure. Median home values of $107,400 are well below the national average, with 77.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $513 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.9% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.5%, below the national average. At 45.7, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49959, 49938, 49968.

ZIP Code 49911 Data

Population 2,769
Median Household Income $51,036
Median Home Value $107,400
Median Rent $513
Median Age 45.7
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%
State Michigan

ZIP 49911 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 49911MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2,76910k10k
Median Household Income$51k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$107k$190k$258k
Median Rent$513$949$1,088
Median Age45.744.743.2
Unemployment Rate6.1%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.9%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher19.5%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
49959 RAMSAY 347 $53,529
49938 IRONWOOD 7,636 $43,990
49968 WAKEFIELD 2,124 $44,083
54525 GILE 279 $56,042
54534 HURLEY 2,545 $47,955