49927 ZIP Code — Gaastra, MI

Iron County, Michigan

ZIP code 49927 is located in Gaastra, Michigan, within Iron County. It covers approximately 16.56 square miles and serves a population of 390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49927

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 $63,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,000. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 56% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49927 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

390

population

16.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49927 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49927

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49927. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gaastra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54542 Long Lake (12.2 mi) 49920 Crystal Falls (14.1 mi) 49935 Iron River (14.5 mi) 54121 Florence (16.3 mi) 54120 Fence (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	390
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	16.56 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	46.0312
Longitude	-88.5621
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	46.6%	54.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	34.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	9.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

390

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$57,000

Median household income

$23,068

Per capita income

$63,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	19.5%
18 and over	314	80.5%
65 and over	71	18.2%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.2%

Two or more races 9.8%

Black or African American 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	300	73.2%
Two or more races	40	9.8%
Black or African American	26	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	2.9%
Other race	7	1.7%
Asian	5	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	54.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	34.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	9.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$57,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.7%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	38.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	1.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	17	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	32	24.6%
Households with children under 18	30	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	41.5%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	34.3%
Married	55.6%	50.8%
Separated	9.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	10.5%
Divorced	6.6%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	14.5%
Kindergarten	3	4.3%
Elementary school	36	52.2%
High school	19	27.5%
College / grad school	1	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Construction 20.6%

Retail trade 15.5%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Other services 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.3%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.2%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	371	95.1%
Spanish	3	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	385	98.7%
Born in same state	384	98.5%
Born in different state	283	72.6%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	12.3%
Arab	36	9.2%
Polish	22	5.6%
German	17	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	4.4%
English	7	1.8%
Dutch	6	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49927

What city is ZIP code 49927 in?

ZIP code 49927 is primarily assigned to Gaastra, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49927 in?

ZIP code 49927 falls within Iron County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49927 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 49927 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49927 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49927 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49927?

19% of residents in ZIP code 49927 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49927?

The median home value in ZIP code 49927 is $63,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 49927 in?

ZIP code 49927 observes the CST timezone.