49801 ZIP Code
Iron Mountain, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49801 |
| City/Town: | Iron Mountain |
| County: | Dickinson |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,504 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,034 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,724 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,744 |
| Median Home Value: | $149,800 |
| Land Area: | 123.9 sq miles
321.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.9272, -88.0158 |
Population Information (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,504 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,997 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,507 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 529 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 736 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 547 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 474 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 485 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,434 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,196 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,426 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 929 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,152 | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,667 | 14.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 539 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $149,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $709 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,744 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,272 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 472 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,399 | 83.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 873 | 16.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,733 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 73 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 280 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,505 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,379 | 27.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,208 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,557 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 731 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,034 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,358 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,081 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,724 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,402 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,124 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 270 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,173 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,181 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 799 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 135 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,904 | 94.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 103 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 97 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 62 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 25 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 313 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 200 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 230 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 109 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 117 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 334 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 194 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 367 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 491 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 766 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,100 | 20.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 615 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 746 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 365 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 294 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,008 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 385 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 68 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 533 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 96 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 290 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 737 | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 603 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 346 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 371 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 323 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,090 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 283 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 300 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 359 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,757 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,459 | 73.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,613 | 40.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 598 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,465 | 65.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,998 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,784 | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 256 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 124 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 462 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,701 | 81.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 48 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 217 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 190 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 62 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 147 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 364 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 131 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 433 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 626 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 593 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 905 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 635 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 335 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,448 | 25.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 176 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 304 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,416 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,715 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 954 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,590 | 68.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 893 | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 510 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 205 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 397 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,785 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,068 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,022 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 577 | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 948 | 21.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 677 | 15.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 548 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 982 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 371 | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 258 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,132 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $526 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $709 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.70 | 2.38 |
Households (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,272 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,592 | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 795 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,035 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,236 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,148 | 21.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,894 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,068 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,454 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,687 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 161 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 699 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 803 | 15.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,261 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 980 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 428 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 534 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,298 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 771 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,355 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,870 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 34 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,002 | 53.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 834 | 44.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,191 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,184 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 823 | 69.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 361 | 30.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 196 | 16.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,332 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 38 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 172 | 452.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 172 | 452.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 172 | 452.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 74 | 194.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13 | 34.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 60.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,975 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,793 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 182 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 121 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 44 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,272 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,821 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Iron Mountain, MI49801