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Bessemer, MI
City in Gogebic County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49911.
Population
1,733
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
315
ZIP codes
1
Bessemer and its ZIP codes
Bessemer at a glance
- Bessemer is 77% denser than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,523, 27% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,900 (70% below Michigan) and median rent is $546 a month.
Local data for Bessemer, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bessemer, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,523
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$69,900
Median rent
$546/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (213), German Americans (181), Swedish Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gogebic County. PPP loans are for Bessemer.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,402
4,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $10,204 per person
PPP loans
$3.53M
66 loans, 438 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bessemer, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled0.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bessemer, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 2°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bessemer, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bessemer
1 in or overlapping Bessemer. Population shown
Cities near Bessemer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RamsayCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| IronwoodCity | 5.1 mi | 6.6 |
| WakefieldCity | 5.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Hurley, WICity | 7.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Montreal, WICity | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Pence, WICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Iron Belt, WICensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Saxon, WICensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| MareniscoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake GogebicCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Mercer, WICensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| BerglandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Birch Hill, WICensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Franks Field, WICensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| White PineCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5 |
| New Odanah, WICensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bessemer, MI in?
- Bessemer is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Bessemer, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bessemer include 49911.
- What is the population of Bessemer, MI?
- About 1,733 people live in Bessemer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bessemer?
- Nearby places include Ramsay (2.5 mi), Ironwood (5.1 mi), Wakefield (5.9 mi), Hurley, WI (7.3 mi), Montreal, WI (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023