City

Ishpeming, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marquette County  ·  Michigan

👥12,153Population
💰$63,425Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$145,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,439 (31.3%)
Some College912 (11.7%)
Associates1,258 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,036 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree2,076 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,425 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$145,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units5,915
Vacant Units1,007

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Ishpeming, MI

Ishpeming is a city in Michigan, located in Marquette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,153 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Ishpeming is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,425 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ishpeming is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ishpeming is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ishpeming
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49849 12,153 $63,425 $145,600 $769 6.5% 40.0% 80.6%