| ZIP Code | 49801 |
|---|---|
| City | Iron Mountain |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Dickinson County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft |
| Latitude | 45.927171 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.015827 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,430 (29%) |
| Some College | 1,109 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,493 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,219 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,102 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,461 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $157,800 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $667/mo |
| Total Units | 5,927 |
| Vacant Units | 474 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,927 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 474 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 49801 is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, within Dickinson County. With a population of 11,606, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.3 years. Economically, 49801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,461 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49801 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $157,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $667 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 49801 is primarily White (93.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49801 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 49801 in Iron Mountain, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,606 residents, a median household income of $62,461, and a median home value of $157,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.