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Iron River, MI
City in Iron County, Michigan.
Population
3,002
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
0
Iron River and its ZIP codes
Iron River at a glance
- Iron River is about 2.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,183 a year, 26% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,000 (63% below Michigan) and median rent is $486 a month.
Local data for Iron River, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iron River, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,183
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$486/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
11.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (571), Irish Americans (416), Italian Americans (400).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Iron River.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,937
3,371 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,507
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $10,405 per person
How people get to work
Iron River, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iron River, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 0°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iron River, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Iron River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaspianCity | 2.7 mi | 1.4 |
| GaastraCity | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| AmasaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| AlphaVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Crystal FallsCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Long Lake, WICensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Florence, WICensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| Newald, WICensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iron River, MI in?
- Iron River is in Iron County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Iron River, MI?
- About 3,002 people live in Iron River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iron River?
- Nearby places include Caspian (2.7 mi), Gaastra (3.4 mi), Amasa (13 mi), Alpha (13 mi), Crystal Falls (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023