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Ishpeming, MI
City in Marquette County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49849.
Population
6,181
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
707
ZIP codes
1
Ishpeming and its ZIP codes
Ishpeming at a glance
- Ishpeming is about 4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,754 a year, 28% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,900 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Ishpeming, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ishpeming, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,754
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$111,900
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,135), Irish Americans (603), Italian Americans (563).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Ishpeming.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,267
26,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $8,950 per person
PPP loans
$14.07M
196 loans, 1,685 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ishpeming, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ishpeming, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 6°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ishpeming, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Ishpeming
1 in or overlapping Ishpeming. Population shown
Cities near Ishpeming
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3 |
| NegauneeCity | 3.5 mi | 13.4 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MarquetteCity | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| MichigammeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Big BayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ishpeming, MI in?
- Ishpeming is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Ishpeming, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ishpeming include 49849.
- What is the population of Ishpeming, MI?
- About 6,181 people live in Ishpeming, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ishpeming?
- Nearby places include West Ishpeming (2.4 mi), Negaunee (3.5 mi), Palmer (4.9 mi), Trowbridge Park (12 mi), Marquette (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023