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West Ishpeming, MI
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
2,851
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
963
ZIP codes
0
West Ishpeming and its ZIP codes
West Ishpeming at a glance
- West Ishpeming is about 5.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,129, 31% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 (16% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for West Ishpeming, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Ishpeming, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,129
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
94.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (329), Swedish Americans (314), French Americans (228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for West 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
How people get to work
West Ishpeming, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Ishpeming, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near West Ishpeming
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IshpemingCity | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
| NegauneeCity | 5.9 mi | 13.4 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| MarquetteCity | 15 mi | 11.3 |
| MichigammeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Big BayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Ishpeming, MI in?
- West Ishpeming is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of West Ishpeming, MI?
- About 2,851 people live in West Ishpeming, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Ishpeming?
- Nearby places include Ishpeming (2.4 mi), Negaunee (5.9 mi), Palmer (7 mi), Trowbridge Park (14 mi), Republic (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023