49938 ZIP Code
Ironwood, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49938 |
| City/Town: | Ironwood |
| County: | Gogebic |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,636 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,990 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,230 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,708 |
| Median Home Value: | $82,900 |
| Land Area: | 225.6 sq miles
584.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 21.9 sq miles
56.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.5259, -90.1304 |
Population Information (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,636 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,987 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,649 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 202 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 314 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 455 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 313 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 359 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 907 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 838 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 716 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 677 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 641 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,172 | 15.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 606 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 436 | 5.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $82,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $499 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,708 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,776 | 80.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 932 | 19.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,077 | 81.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 699 | 18.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,993 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 179 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,855 | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,484 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 994 | 16.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 890 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 534 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,990 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,989 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,052 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,230 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,438 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,149 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 272 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,156 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,479 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 496 | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 167 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,251 | 95.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 40 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 39 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 37 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 41 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 167 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 122 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 161 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 130 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49938 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 229 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 204 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 534 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 621 | 16.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 412 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 730 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 295 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 414 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 217 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 120 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49938 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,595 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 291 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 140 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49938 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 80 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 257 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 520 | 16.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 55 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 435 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 68 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 146 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 190 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 695 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 294 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 163 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 182 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,073 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,517 | 59.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,138 | 54.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 444 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49938 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,126 | 56.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,761 | 46.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,199 | 31.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 290 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 119 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 605 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49938 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,995 | 84.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 44 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 70 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 136 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 154 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 174 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 55 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49938 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 13 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 187 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 256 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 228 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 470 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 394 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 380 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 531 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,249 | 47.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49938 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 103 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 487 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,413 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,023 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 584 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 98 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49938 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,667 | 70.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 551 | 14.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 209 | 5.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 142 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 179 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49938 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 380 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,372 | 36.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,510 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 514 | 13.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49938 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 804 | 26.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,045 | 34.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 544 | 17.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 286 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 167 | 5.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 212 | 6.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $945 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $452 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $499 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.72 | 2.38 |
Households (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,776 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,553 | 41.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 352 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 855 | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,102 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 644 | 17.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,534 | 40.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.68 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49938 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,469 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,136 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,685 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 120 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 474 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 715 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49938 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,260 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 64 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 45 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 654 | 51.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 243 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 254 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,439 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 734 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,517 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,354 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 47 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 526 | 38.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 781 | 57.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49938 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,177 | 94.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 408 | 5.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 168 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 240 | 58.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 154 | 37.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,566 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 41 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 70 | 170.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 70 | 170.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 70 | 170.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 146.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49938 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,434 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,336 | 98.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 98 | 1.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 51 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 31 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49938 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,776 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,175 | 84.1% | 89.4% |
Ironwood, MI49938