49849 ZIP Code, Ishpeming, MI
49849 is a ZIP code in Ishpeming, Michigan in Marquette County. It covers 241 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49866, 49871 and 49814. 12,117 people live here in 4,957 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $67,518, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ishpeming, MI
- County: Marquette County
- Land area: 241 sq mi
- Population: 12,117
- Median household income: $67,518
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,117 |
| Households | 4,957 |
| Median household income | $67,518 |
| Income per person | $34,073 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Median home value | $152,100 |
| Median rent | $770 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% |
| Broadband internet | 90.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.2% |
| $50–75K | 22.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.2% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.9% |
| 65–74 | 12.2% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.2% |
| Owned outright | 29.7% |
| Rented | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.1% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.9% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 49849
219 business establishments with 2,985 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 39
- Retail Trade: 35
- Accommodation and Food Services: 29
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 25
- Construction: 20
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Wholesale Trade: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49866 — Negaunee city, MI (8.9 mi)
- 49871 — Palmer CDP, MI (11.1 mi)
- 49814 — Michigamme CDP, MI (13.1 mi)
- 49879 — Republic CDP, MI (15.2 mi)
- 49841 — Gwinn CDP, MI (17 mi)
- 49855 — Marquette city, MI (17.9 mi)
- 49815 (18.4 mi)
- 49877 (18.6 mi)
Areas that include 49849
- Ishpeming, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- West Ishpeming, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marquette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 9: highest median household income in Marquette County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of households with children in Marquette County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marquette County
- No. 2 of 9: lowest median age in Marquette County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49849, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49849 in?
- 49849 is a Ishpeming, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Ishpeming and 1% lies inside West Ishpeming; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49849 in?
- 49849 is in Marquette County.
- What is the population of 49849?
- About 12,117 people (±337), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,819.
- What is the median household income in 49849?
- $67,518 (±$6,333), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49849?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49849 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49849?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49866 (8.9 mi, Negaunee), 49871 (11.1 mi, Palmer), 49814 (13.1 mi, Michigamme), 49879 (15.2 mi, Republic), 49841 (17 mi, Gwinn) and 49855 (17.9 mi, Marquette).
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