Ishpeming, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49849
Marquette County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,242
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,518
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ishpeming pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49849 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49849 (Ishpeming, MI) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.1 in 2023 to 265.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49849 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, home to 12,242 residents across 737.5 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49849 reports a modest median household income of $67,518 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,073. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,100 (31% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Michigan and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 49849.
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 49849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ishpeming, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49849.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 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 49849, Ishpeming, 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
12,242
Population
737.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49849?
38.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$67,518
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,073
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49849 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Ishpeming, 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)
$67,518 49th percentile higher than 49% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,849housing units
5,849
Total Housing Units
4,957
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49849 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 217 |
| 2023 | +16.3% | 252 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 265 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 219 business establishments in ZIP 49849, employing approximately 2,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,755,000.
219
Businesses
2,985
Employees
$176.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49849, 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 (12,242 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 49849 in?
ZIP code 49849 (Ishpeming) is located in Marquette County, Michigan. Marquette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marquette-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49849?
ZIP code 49849 in Ishpeming, MI has a population of 12,242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49849?
The median household income in ZIP 49849 is $67,518, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49849?
The median home value in ZIP 49849 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49849 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49849?
ZIP code 49849 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 2,985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49849 are: Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49849?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49849 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49849?
In ZIP code 49849, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 49849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49849 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49849?
In ZIP code 49849, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49849 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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