ZIP Code 49938 - Ironwood Michigan

49938 Overview

ZIP Code 49938 is located in Ironwood Michigan. Portions of 49938 are also in Ironwood Charter Township and Erwin Township and Bessemer Township and Saxon (town). 49938 is entirely within Gogebic County. Regionally, 49938 is located in the The UP of Michigan Region.

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ZIP Code 49938 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameIronwood
Primary CountyGogebic County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)7,636
Area Code(s)906
Current Time
CST

ZIP Code 49938 Map

49938 Demographics

49938 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49938 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49938 is White. The current unemployment level in 49938 is 4.2%.

Population7,636
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density42 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,887
Percentage High Income Households1.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$39,176
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$426,840
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.93%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 89.13%

49938 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,32194.4%
Black1401.81%
Hispanic1361.75%
Asian290.37%
Native American861.11%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander430.55%

49938 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White64894.32%
Black50.73%
Hispanic172.47%
Asian40.58%
Native American131.89%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49938 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College57510.59%
Bachelor Degree97918.04%
High School Diploma1,73031.87%
No High School Diploma781.44%
GED or Alternate1602.95%
1 or More Years of College90316.64%
Associates Degree74013.63%
Masters Degree1602.95%
Professional Degree871.6%
Doctorate Degree160.29%

49938 Geography

Coordinates46.51305008,-90.16429901
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 49938
RegionThe UP of Michigan Region
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Area182 Square Miles

49938 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4a: -30F to -25F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateJune 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion50d - Ontonagon Lobe Moraines and Gogebic Iron Range

49938 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)04142840505553443421729
Avg Max Temp (°F)19253650647377756553362450
Avg Precip (In.)2.051.212.072.1234.123.983.733.793.383.072.0534.58

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