49849 ZIP Code
Ishpeming, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49849 |
| City/Town: | Ishpeming |
| County: | Marquette |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,069 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,429 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,538 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,985 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,500 |
| Land Area: | 241.4 sq miles
625.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 13.0 sq miles
33.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.4257, -87.7714 |
Population Information (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,069 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,986 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,083 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 667 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 569 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 864 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 972 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 953 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,290 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,422 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,549 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 793 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 704 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,372 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 643 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 271 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $665 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,985 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,851 | 81.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,134 | 18.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,976 | 82.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 875 | 18.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,044 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 87 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 360 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,689 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,896 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 904 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,545 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 563 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,429 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,988 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,070 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,538 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,980 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,611 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 359 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,813 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,465 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 938 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 208 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,130 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 69 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 173 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 620 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 194 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 214 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 61 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 153 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49849 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 138 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 198 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 425 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 433 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 560 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 998 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 897 | 18.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 891 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 141 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 170 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49849 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,540 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 429 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 180 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 307 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49849 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 399 | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 346 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 437 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 119 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 738 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 219 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 430 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 423 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,305 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 521 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 251 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 360 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,346 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,848 | 73.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,792 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 504 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49849 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,523 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,816 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,478 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 239 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 116 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 571 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49849 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,586 | 76.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 131 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 279 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 181 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 135 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 154 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 450 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49849 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 153 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 310 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 446 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 236 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,077 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 527 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 787 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 525 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,907 | 31.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49849 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 83 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 754 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,673 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,452 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 770 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 253 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49849 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,465 | 71.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 848 | 17.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 234 | 4.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 126 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 117 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49849 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 296 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,316 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,058 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,181 | 24.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49849 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 475 | 11.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 866 | 21.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 847 | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 742 | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 718 | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 243 | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,178 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $493 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $665 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,851 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,533 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 852 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 813 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,050 | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,333 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,500 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49849 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,831 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,535 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,588 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 166 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 512 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,501 | 31.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49849 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,923 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 199 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 119 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,219 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 668 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 718 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,436 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 854 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,850 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,756 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 837 | 47.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 707 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49849 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,917 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,031 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 813 | 78.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 211 | 20.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 132 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,884 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 29 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 185 | 637.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 185 | 637.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 185 | 637.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 54 | 186.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1 | 3.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49849 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,402 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,236 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 166 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 27 | 0.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 65 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 61 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49849 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,851 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,477 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Ishpeming, MI49849