| ZIP Code | 49849 |
|---|---|
| City | Ishpeming |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Marquette County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft |
| Latitude | 46.42568 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.771426 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,439 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 912 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 1,258 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,036 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,076 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,425 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,600 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $769/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,915 |
| Vacant Units | 1,007 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,915 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,007 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 49849 is located in Ishpeming, Michigan, within Marquette County. With a population of 12,153, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 49849 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,425 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49849 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $145,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $769 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 49849 is primarily White (92.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49849 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 49849 in Ishpeming, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,153 residents, a median household income of $63,425, and a median home value of $145,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.