ZIP Code 49801 Demographics & Data

Insights on Iron Mountain, MI (ZIP Code 49801)

Michigan

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49801

The 49801 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Iron Mountain in Michigan in Dickinson County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,306. An estimated 24.4% of residents in the 49801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 45.9 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,291. The median household income is $54,944, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 49801

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49801 is 11,306.

Iron Mountain, MI

The 49801 ZIP Code is associated with Iron Mountain, MI in Dickinson County.

Area Codes associated with 49801

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49801 include 906.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49801

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 4:11 pm
Sunrise in 49801 7:09 am
Sunrise in 49801 4:11 pm

Weather forecast for 49801

Today's forecast for 49801: Partly sunny. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 26 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 49801

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49801 Good

Internet in 49801

About 86.5% of households in ZIP Code 49801 have a computer, while approximately 79.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49801

In ZIP Code 49801, the gender split is approximately 50.9% male and an estimated 49.1% female.

Health Insurance in 49801

Approximately 5.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49801 (Iron Mountain, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49801

The median household income in ZIP Code 49801 is $54,944, while the region's mean household income is $74,593. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,291. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49801 of $31,291 is approximately 1.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 6.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 28.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.2% of the population in 49801 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.5% of 49801 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49801

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.3%
$200,000 or more per year 3.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49801

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49801, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 49801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49801

Industry Percent
White 98.3%
Black or African American 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49801

Residents of ZIP Code 49801 are older than average. The median age of 45.9 years in ZIP Code 49801 is approximately 20.47% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 49801 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 49801 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49801

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 4.8%
25 to 34 years 11.1%
35 to 44 years 10.1%
45 to 54 years 13.1%
55 to 59 years 8.5%
60 to 64 years 9.7%
65 to 74 years 11.7%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 2.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49801

In ZIP Code 49801, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dickinson County region.

Language Spoken in 49801

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.8%
Spanish 0.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49801

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49801, an estimated 28.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dickinson County region.

Age of Housing in 49801

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 28.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49801

In ZIP Code 49801, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 28.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.9% in this Dickinson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49801

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.9%
Some college, no degree 24.7%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 18.3%
Graduate or professional degree 10.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49801 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49801

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49801 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49801 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49801

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49801

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49801 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49801 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes electricity rates in 49801 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49801

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49801 16.3¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 6.17¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49801

Month ZIP Code 49801 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.05 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.3 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.7 5.13 7.3
May 5.8 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.25 6.22 6.51
Aug 6 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.38 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.82 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.82 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.69 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes solar power levels in 49801 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49801 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49801, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 49801 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Dickinson County region was communication tactics.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49801

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Debt collection 1
Mortgage 1
Vehicle loan or lease 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49801

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Communication tactics 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
Managing an account 1
Struggling to pay mortgage 1
Trouble using the card 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49801

In 49801, 55.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.3 minutes. Approximately 28.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 49801 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49801. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49801

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 7.1%
Manufacturing 17.5%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Retail trade 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 1.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.6%
Public administration 3.6%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.