49911 ZIP Code — Bessemer, MI

Gogebic County, Michigan

ZIP code 49911 is located in Bessemer, Michigan, within Gogebic County. It covers approximately 45.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,769 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49911

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,036. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49911 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,769

population

45.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49911 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49911

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49911. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bessemer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49968 Wakefield (8.3 mi) 49938 Ironwood (8.6 mi) 54534 Hurley (14 mi) 54550 Montreal (17.2 mi) 54559 Saxon (18.9 mi) 49910 Bergland (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,769
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	45.45 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	46.5608
Longitude	-90.0559
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	60.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	23.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,769

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$51,036

Median household income

$28,772

Per capita income

$107,400

Median home value

$513

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,620

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

117

134

35–44

152

198

45–54

227

121

55–59

139

60–64

108

205

65–74

235

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	533	19.2%
18 and over	2,236	80.8%
65 and over	639	23.1%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,592	92.3%
Two or more races	98	3.5%
Black or African American	53	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.4%
Asian	22	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	60.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	23.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$51,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.2%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,400
Median rent / month	$513
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	38.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.2%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	655	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	78	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	194	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	300	24.4%
Households with children under 18	234	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	435	35.5%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	29.6%
Married	62.7%	50.3%
Separated	0.4%	2.3%
Widowed	1.4%	7.8%
Divorced	10.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 24.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	4.2%
Kindergarten	26	4.4%
Elementary school	237	40.2%
High school	137	23.3%
College / grad school	164	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 15.8%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Public administration 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Other services 4.4%

Construction 4.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	214	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,629	94.9%
Spanish	32	1.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,735	98.8%
Born in same state	2,725	98.4%
Born in different state	1,776	64.1%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.2%
Not a US citizen	33	97.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	476	17.2%
Arab	263	9.5%
Italian	115	4.2%
German	104	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	1.6%
English	28	1%
Irish	27	1%
Norwegian	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	88.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49911

What city is ZIP code 49911 in?

ZIP code 49911 is primarily assigned to Bessemer, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49911 in?

ZIP code 49911 falls within Gogebic County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49911?

17% of residents in ZIP code 49911 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49911 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49911 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49911 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49911 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49911?

The median home value in ZIP code 49911 is $107,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 49911 in?

ZIP code 49911 observes the CST timezone.