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.
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ZIP 49911 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49911 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,769 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $107k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $513 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.5% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49959 – Ramsay
- 49938 – Ironwood
- 49968 – Wakefield
- 54525 – Gile
- 54534 – Hurley
- 54550 – Montreal
- 54536 – Iron Belt
- 54559 – Saxon
- 54547 – Mercer
- 49947 – Marenisco
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 |