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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
$54,013
Median income
$175,400
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,366. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is $175,400 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $930 per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 49644 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Lake County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49644?

61.7

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$37,366

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49644 ranks nationally

Irons, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,013 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,867

Total Housing Units

823

Occupied Units

2,044

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$175,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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

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49642 standard
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Related Areas

Lake County Irons, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.