City

Iron Mountain, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Michigan

👥11,606Population
💰$62,461Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$157,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,430 (29%)
Some College1,109 (13.2%)
Associates1,493 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,219 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree2,102 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College13.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,461 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$157,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units5,927
Vacant Units474

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Iron Mountain, MI

Iron Mountain is a city in Michigan, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,606 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Iron Mountain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,461 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Iron Mountain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iron Mountain is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.02%).

Iron Mountain, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Iron Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49801 11,606 $62,461 $157,800 $667 5.1% 39.7% 81.4%