City

Ironwood, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gogebic County  ·  Michigan

👥7,424Population
💰$44,379Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$95,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma87 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,555 (27.5%)
Some College791 (14%)
Associates1,005 (17.8%)
Bachelors907 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,301 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 14%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,379 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$95,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units4,728
Vacant Units899

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Ironwood, MI

Ironwood is a city in Michigan, located in Gogebic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,424 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Ironwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,379 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ironwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ironwood is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ironwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49938 7,424 $44,379 $95,500 $590 9.3% 39.1% 78.2%