Gogebic County, MI ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Gogebic County, Michigan: 49938, 49911, 49968, 49969, 54540, 49947 and 49959. The Census Bureau counts 14,319 residents in the county, with a median household income of $52,732 and a median home value of $107,200. Median household income ranges from $46,606 in 49938 to $67,188 in 49969. Its largest communities include Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield, Ramsay and Watersmeet.
Gogebic County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,319 |
| Households | 6,989 |
| Median household income | $52,732 |
| Median home value | $107,200 |
| Median age | 51.2 |
| Median rent | $623 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,408 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,531 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $46,606 (49938) to $67,188 (49969) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $51,618 |
| Homeowners | 81.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 5,148 homes (3 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Gogebic County: 49969 ($67,188)
- Most residents: 49938 (7,460 people)
- Highest homeownership: 49969 (94.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 49968 (20.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 49969 (12.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 49911 (46.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 49969 ($247,300)
Every ZIP code in Gogebic County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49938 | Ironwood | 7,460 | 3,759 | $46,606 | $104,000 | 77.4% | 19.6% | 7.1% | 9 | 3,919 | 100% of its land |
| 49911 | Bessemer | 2,729 | 1,258 | $57,000 | $106,300 | 77.7% | 18.9% | 10.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 49968 | Wakefield | 2,203 | 975 | $55,759 | $91,800 | 85.0% | 20.7% | 8.0% | 4 | 975 | 100% of its land |
| 49969 | Watersmeet | 1,000 | 516 | $67,188 | $247,300 | 94.2% | 18.0% | 12.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54540 | Land O Lakes | 971 | 468 | $68,654 | $276,400 | 90.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 2 | 588 | 0% of its land |
| 49947 | Marenisco | 673 | 391 | $48,750 | $204,500 | 98.2% | 5.6% | 1.8% | — | — | 80% of its land |
| 49959 | Ramsay | 372 | 164 | $47,500 | $65,600 | 90.2% | 24.4% | 7.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Gogebic County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Ironwood — 4,997 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bessemer — 1,733 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wakefield — 1,683 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ramsay — 312 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Watersmeet — 250 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marenisco — 223 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bergland — 138 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Lake Gogebic — 72 residents · 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Gogebic County, MI?
- 49938, 49911, 49968, 49969, 54540, 49947 and 49959. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Gogebic County?
- 14,319 residents in 6,989 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Gogebic County?
- $52,732 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $46,606 (49938) to $67,188 (49969).
- Which Gogebic County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 49969, at $67,188, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Gogebic County?
- For the 3 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 5,148 residential and 337 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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