Iron Mountain, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 49801 serves a portion of Iron Mountain, Michigan, within Dickinson County. This community is home to approximately 43,079 residents, with a median age of 40.0 years. The median household income of $55,589 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $372,446 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 58% owner-occupied and 42% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Iron Mountain is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 91 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 20% and an unemployment rate of 8.2%, 49801 reflects the economic character of Dickinson County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,079 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,151 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $55,589 | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $372,446 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 91 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ↑ 110% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.9% | ↑ 127% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 20% | ↓ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.0 yrs | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,523 | — |