Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 115 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,279 (30%) |
| Some College | 1,380 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 1,973 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 1,833 (16.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,357 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,466 ▼ 36% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,737 ▼ 61% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $581/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,576 |
| Vacant Units | 3,462 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Gogebic County is located in Michigan and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,480 residents. With a median age of 50.95, it is a mature county.
Gogebic County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,465 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Gogebic County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $109,737 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $581. Homeownership rates are high at 81.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Gogebic County are primarily White (90.93%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Gogebic County, MI is a working-class area in Michigan. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49911 | Bessemer | 2,843 | $51,326 | $109,500 | $529 | 6.1% | 44.2% |
| 49938 | Ironwood | 7,424 | $44,379 | $95,500 | $590 | 9.3% | 39.1% |
| 49947 | Marenisco | 593 | $50,682 | $193,800 | — | 4.4% | 32.5% |
| 49959 | Ramsay | 261 | $49,750 | $48,300 | — | 0.0% | 24.6% |
| 49968 | Wakefield | 2,305 | $51,607 | $79,000 | $662 | 2.4% | 32.8% |
| 49969 | Watersmeet | 1,054 | $61,101 | $245,800 | $481 | 3.2% | 36.1% |