Gogebic County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
14,361
population (2021)
-12.6%
pop change since 2010
26053
FIPS code
Gogebic County ZIP code map
About Gogebic County
Gogebic County is located in Michigan and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,361 as of 2021,
a decrease of
12.6% from 16,427 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gogebic County is 26053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,361 |
| 2010 population | 16,427 |
| Change | -12.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26053 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gogebic County
ZIP codes for Gogebic County, MI (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49911 | Bessemer | Gogebic | View map |
| 49938 | Ironwood | Gogebic | View map |
| 49947 | Marenisco | Gogebic | View map |
| 49959 | Ramsay | Gogebic | View map |
| 49968 | Wakefield | Gogebic | View map |
| 49969 | Watersmeet | Gogebic | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,391
Population
51.2
Median age
$46,300
Median household income
$33,502
Per capita income
$133,700
Median home value
$410
Median monthly rent
85.4%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
9,166
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
287
Under 5
250
337
5–9
294
396
10–14
347
351
15–19
307
336
20–24
294
838
25–34
733
776
35–44
679
866
45–54
758
706
55–59
618
649
60–64
568
1,240
65–74
1,085
567
75–84
495
328
85+
286
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,341 | 15.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,050 | 84.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,001 | 29.6% |
| Median age | 51.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,180 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 316 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
13.4%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $46,300 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.5%
$50k–$100k
21.0%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,700 |
| Median rent / month | $410 |
| Owner occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter occupied | 14.6% |
| Vacant | 41.6% |
| Single-family detached | 89.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.5% |
| Electricity | 7.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.4% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 8.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,980 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 491 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,599 | 25.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,793 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,183 | 15.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,778 | 44.0% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 23.4% |
| Married | 51.8% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
14.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 100 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,147 | 48.2% |
| High school | 544 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 482 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Public administration
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
7.0%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Professional & management
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Other services
5.1%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.5% |
| Government | 22.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.2% |
| Retirement income | 39.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,340 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 55.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,854 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 79 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,259 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 14,199 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,794 | 57.9% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 132 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 95 | 70.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,496 | 10.4% |
| French | 1,380 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 1,082 | 7.5% |
| Polish | 388 | 2.7% |
| English | 246 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 224 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 102 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.0% |
| Internet access | 88.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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