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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
$67,518
Median income
$152,100
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ishpeming pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

ZIP code 49849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 737.5 square miles in Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,242 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49849 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49849 sits at $67,518 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,073. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $152,100 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49849 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49849

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49849.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49849?

38.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$34,073

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49849 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,518 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,849

Total Housing Units

4,957

Occupied Units

892

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$152,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Ishpeming, MI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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