| ZIP Code | 49644 |
|---|---|
| City | Irons |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 874 ft |
| Latitude | 44.111533 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.917804 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.7 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.3% ▲ 173% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 632 (40.2%) |
| Some College | 196 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 323 (20.5%) |
| Bachelors | 156 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 240 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,286 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,400 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,951 |
| Vacant Units | 2,093 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,951 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,093 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 49644 is located in Irons, Michigan, within Lake County. With a population of 1,846, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.7 years. Economically, 49644 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,286 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49644 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $860 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 49644 is primarily White (91.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49644 stands at 13.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 49644 in Irons, MI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,846 residents, a median household income of $54,286, and a median home value of $178,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.