49935 ZIP Code — Iron River, MI

Iron County, Michigan

ZIP code 49935 is located in Iron River, Michigan, within Iron County. It covers approximately 456.98 square miles and serves a population of 5,943 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49935

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 $99,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,913. 48% 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 21% 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 49935 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,943

population

456.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iron River	Acceptable
Iron River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49927 Gaastra (14.5 mi) 54554 Phelps (18 mi) 49920 Crystal Falls (18.8 mi) 54542 Long Lake (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,943
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	456.98 sq mi
Water area	13.64 sq mi
Latitude	46.2026
Longitude	-88.7372
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	54.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	34.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	9.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,943

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$51,913

Median household income

$29,842

Per capita income

$99,600

Median home value

$529

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

3,988

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

149

138

5–9

141

142

10–14

146

132

15–19

135

192

20–24

196

253

25–34

259

280

35–44

286

322

45–54

330

215

55–59

221

322

60–64

330

488

65–74

501

229

75–84

235

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,060	17.8%
18 and over	4,883	82.2%
65 and over	1,608	27.1%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,608	91.8%
Two or more races	191	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	167	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	0.9%
Asian	44	0.7%
Black or African American	25	0.4%
Other race	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	54.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	34.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	9.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$51,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,600
Median rent / month	$529
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	41.7%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.1%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	12.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,202	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	207	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	541	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	707	26.6%
Households with children under 18	499	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,101	41.4%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	22.8%
Married	48.9%	48.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.1%
Widowed	0.8%	13.1%
Divorced	14.2%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	7.2%
Kindergarten	70	7.0%
Elementary school	459	46.2%
High school	243	24.5%
College / grad school	150	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 8.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,648	95.0%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,919	99.6%
Born in same state	5,919	99.6%
Born in different state	4,155	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.4%
Not a US citizen	21	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	605	10.2%
French	491	8.3%
Italian	437	7.4%
Polish	271	4.6%
German	133	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	1.2%
Dutch	25	0.4%
Norwegian	11	0.2%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49935

What city is ZIP code 49935 in?

ZIP code 49935 is primarily assigned to Iron River, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49935 in?

ZIP code 49935 falls within Iron County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49935 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 49935 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49935 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 49935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49935?

The median home value in ZIP code 49935 is $99,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49935?

ZIP code 49935 has an estimated population of 5,943 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49935 in?

ZIP code 49935 observes the CST timezone.