49849 ZIP Code — Ishpeming, MI

Marquette County, Michigan

ZIP code 49849 is located in Ishpeming, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 241.44 square miles and serves a population of 12,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49849

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 $135,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,429. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49849 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,069

population

241.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ishpeming	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49866 Negaunee (8 mi) 49814 Champion (9.4 mi) 49861 Michigamme (15.9 mi) 49841 Gwinn (17 mi) 49879 Republic (17.1 mi) 49855 Marquette (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,069
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	241.44 sq mi
Water area	12.99 sq mi
Latitude	46.5062
Longitude	-87.7288
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	46.4%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

12,069

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$65,429

Median household income

$31,151

Per capita income

$135,500

Median home value

$665

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

5,110

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

331

Under 5

336

282

5–9

287

429

10–14

435

482

15–19

490

473

20–24

480

640

25–34

650

705

35–44

717

768

45–54

781

393

55–59

400

349

60–64

355

680

65–74

692

319

75–84

324

134

85+

137

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,623	21.7%
18 and over	9,446	78.3%
65 and over	2,286	18.9%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	11,130	90.8%
Two or more races	620	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	194	1.6%
Asian	173	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	0.6%
Black or African American	69	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$65,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,500
Median rent / month	$665
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.4%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,533	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	455	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	813	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,050	21.6%
Households with children under 18	1,333	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,500	30.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	29.2%
Married	53.6%	51.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	3.4%	6.7%
Divorced	10.6%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	199	6.8%
Kindergarten	119	4.1%
Elementary school	1,219	41.7%
High school	668	22.9%
College / grad school	718	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Public administration 6.4%

Construction 6.2%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	854	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,402	94.5%
Spanish	13	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,884	98.5%
Born in same state	11,855	98.2%
Born in different state	10,110	83.8%
Foreign born	29	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	185	1.5%
Not a US citizen	139	75.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,974	16.4%
Italian	833	6.9%
Arab	337	2.8%
German	279	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	191	1.6%
English	92	0.8%
Dutch	55	0.5%
Irish	36	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49849

What city is ZIP code 49849 in?

ZIP code 49849 is primarily assigned to Ishpeming, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49849 in?

ZIP code 49849 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49849 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 49849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49849 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49849?

The median home value in ZIP code 49849 is $135,500.

Does ZIP code 49849 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 49849 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49849 in?

ZIP code 49849 observes the EST timezone.