49938 ZIP Code – Ironwood, Michigan
ZIP code 49938 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Ironwood, Michigan, within Gogebic County with a population of approximately 7,636 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $43,990, which is below the Michigan average and below the national figure. Median home values of $82,900 are well below the national average, with 77.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $499, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing).
At 9.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 13.7%, near the national average. An estimated 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 51.7, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49911, 49959, 54525.
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ZIP 49938 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49938 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,636 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $82k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $499 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.7 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.5% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49911 – Bessemer
- 49959 – Ramsay
- 54525 – Gile
- 49968 – Wakefield
- 54534 – Hurley
- 54550 – Montreal
- 54559 – Saxon
- 54536 – Iron Belt
- 54565 – Upson
- 54547 – Mercer
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49911 | BESSEMER | 2,769 | $51,036 |
| 49959 | RAMSAY | 347 | $53,529 |
| 54525 | GILE | 279 | $56,042 |
| 49968 | WAKEFIELD | 2,124 | $44,083 |
| 54534 | HURLEY | 2,545 | $47,955 |