Iron County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
11,635
population (2021)
-1.5%
pop change since 2010
26071
FIPS code
Iron County ZIP code map
About Iron County
Iron County is located in Michigan and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,635 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.5% from 11,817 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Iron County is 26071.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,635 |
| 2010 population | 11,817 |
| Change | -1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26071 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Iron County
ZIP codes for Iron County, MI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49902 | Alpha | Iron | View map |
| 49903 | Amasa | Iron | View map |
| 49915 | Caspian | Iron | View map |
| 49920 | Crystal Falls | Iron | View map |
| 49927 | Gaastra | Iron | View map |
| 49935 | Iron River | Iron | View map |
| 49964 | Stambaugh | Iron | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,540
Population
52.8
Median age
$53,993
Median household income
$32,274
Per capita income
$92,067
Median home value
$421
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
7,223
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
218
Under 5
221
236
5–9
239
300
10–14
304
243
15–19
245
225
20–24
227
434
25–34
438
511
35–44
517
543
45–54
549
399
55–59
404
568
60–64
573
898
65–74
908
427
75–84
431
240
85+
242
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,846 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,694 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,146 | 26.7% |
| Median age | 52.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,889 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 285 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $53,993 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.3%
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,067 |
| Median rent / month | $421 |
| Owner occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter occupied | 11.6% |
| Vacant | 39.6% |
| Single-family detached | 88.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.9% |
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 14.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,117 | 49.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 309 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,034 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,168 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 828 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,099 | 44.7% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Married | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
42.0%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 115 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 86 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 924 | 52.3% |
| High school | 470 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 202 | 7.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
13.4%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Construction
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Other services
8.6%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
26.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.8% |
| Retirement income | 35.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.5% |
| Heart disease | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 38.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 9.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 902 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 19.6% |
| 65 and over | 37.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 50.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,101 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 24 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,477 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 10,449 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,048 | 68.2% |
| Foreign born | 28 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 63 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 52.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,220 | 11.6% |
| French | 847 | 8% |
| Italian | 776 | 7.4% |
| Polish | 384 | 3.6% |
| German | 187 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 118 | 1.1% |
| English | 111 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 87.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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