Irons, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49644
Lake County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,033
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,013
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irons pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49644 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49644 covers 299.0 square miles in Irons, Lake County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,033 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49644 reports a modest median household income of $54,013 (26% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,366. Unemployment is 12.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,400 (20% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $930; owner occupancy is 93.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lake County, so 49644 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irons, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49644.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49644, Irons, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,033
Population
299.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49644?
61.7
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,013
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$37,366
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49644 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Irons, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,013 18th percentile higher than 18% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,867housing units
2,867
Total Housing Units
823
Occupied Units
2,044
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,400
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$930
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 49644, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,977,000.
31
Businesses
104
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49644 vs 49689 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49689 | Wellston, MI | 1,560 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49644, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,033 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49644 in?
ZIP code 49644 (Irons) is located in Lake County, Michigan. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49644?
ZIP code 49644 in Irons, MI has a population of 2,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49644?
The median household income in ZIP 49644 is $54,013, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49644?
The median home value in ZIP 49644 is $175,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49644 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49644?
ZIP code 49644 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49644 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49644?
In ZIP code 49644, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49644 is 34.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49644?
In ZIP code 49644, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49644 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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