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ZIP Code 49849
Ishpeming, MI, Marquette County
Population
12,117
Land area
241.4sq mi
People per sq mi
50
City
Ishpeming
ZIP 49849 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49849 at a glance
- ZIP 49849 (Ishpeming) is 72% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,518, 7% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,100 (34% below Michigan) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49849
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49849, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,518
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$152,100
Prices +11.9% in a year
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
21.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
219
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,985
$177M annual payroll
PPP loans
$14.07M
196 loans
Campaign donations
$13.41K
43% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49849, 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 ZIP 49849, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 49849
ZIP codes near 49849
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 49866Negaunee | 6 mi | 201.3 |
| 49871Palmer | 8.2 mi | 16.7 |
| 49814Michigamme | 13 mi | 207.6 |
| 49855Trowbridge Park | 14 mi | 206.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49849?
- ZIP code 49849 is in Ishpeming, MI (Marquette County).
- What county is ZIP code 49849 in?
- ZIP code 49849 is mostly in Marquette County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49849?
- About 12,117 people live in the 49849 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.