49927 ZIP Code, Gaastra, MI
49927 is a ZIP code in Gaastra, Michigan in Iron County. It covers 17 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49915, 49902 and 54542. 371 people live here in 146 households, fewer than in most Michigan ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $47,500, well below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 49.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gaastra, MI
- County: Iron County
- Land area: 17 sq mi
- Population: 371
- Median household income: $47,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 371 |
| Households | 146 |
| Median household income | $47,500 |
| Income per person | $22,359 |
| Median age | 49.2 |
| Homeowners | 92.5% |
| Median home value | $53,800 |
| Median rent | $685 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.6% |
| Broadband internet | 82.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.5% |
| $10–15K | 8.9% |
| $15–25K | 20.5% |
| $25–35K | 11.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 21.9% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 8.9% |
| $150–200K | 1.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 5.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 15.1% |
| 75+ | 10.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.0% |
| Owned outright | 37.4% |
| Rented | 4.7% |
| Vacant | 37.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.4% |
Businesses in 49927
10 business establishments with 74 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49915 — Caspian city, MI (4.4 mi)
- 49902 — Alpha village, MI (8.3 mi)
- 54542 — Long Lake CDP, WI (12.2 mi)
- 49920 — Crystal Falls city, MI (13.8 mi)
- 49935 — Iron River city, MI (13.9 mi)
- 54121 — Florence CDP, WI (15.7 mi)
- 54120 (15.9 mi)
- 49903 — Amasa CDP, MI (21.2 mi)
Areas that include 49927
- Gaastra, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Iron County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49927, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49927 in?
- 49927 is a Gaastra, MI mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Gaastra; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49927 in?
- 49927 is in Iron County.
- What is the population of 49927?
- About 371 people (±85), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 437.
- What is the median household income in 49927?
- $47,500 (±$21,103), 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 49927?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49927 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49927?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49915 (4.4 mi, Caspian), 49902 (8.3 mi, Alpha), 54542 (12.2 mi, Long Lake), 49920 (13.8 mi, Crystal Falls), 49935 (13.9 mi, Iron River) and 54121 (15.7 mi, Florence).
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