ZIP code 49938
Where is ZIP code 49938?
Ironwood, Michigan
Gogebic County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49938 belongs to Ironwood, Michigan in Gogebic County. 49938 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 534, 715 and 906. About 7,460 people live in the 49938 area, where the median household income is $46,606. The closest ZIP codes are 54534 (Hurley, 2.3 mi southwest), 54525 (Gile, 4 mi southwest) and 54550 (Montreal, 4.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 49938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ironwood |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Gogebic County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715, 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.4638, -90.1588 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 499 |
Population and income in 49938
| Population | 7,460 · higher than 61% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · lower than 80% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50 years · higher than 77% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $46,606 · lower than 91% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,454 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $104,000 · lower than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $628 a month |
| Housing units | 4,754 |
| Households | 3,759 (1.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 225.59 sq mi (plus 21.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49938. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54534 | Hurley, WI | 2.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 54525 | Gile, WI | 4 mi SW | Standard |
| 54550 | Montreal, WI | 4.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 49911 | Bessemer, MI | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 49959 | Ramsay, MI | 7.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 54536 | Iron Belt, WI | 9.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 49968 | Wakefield, MI | 10.3 mi E | Standard |
| 54565 | Upson, WI | 13.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 54559 | Saxon, WI | 13.5 mi W | Standard |
| 54547 | Mercer, WI | 20.8 mi S | Standard |
| 54861 | Odanah, WI | 22.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49947 | Marenisco, MI | 24.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49938 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49938
123 MAIN ST
IRONWOOD MI 49938
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49938-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49938?
- 49938 is a Ironwood, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49938 in?
- ZIP code 49938 is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49938 in?
- 49938 is in the Central Time zone (America/Menominee).
- What area code is 49938?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49938 use area codes 534, 715 and 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49938?
- About 7,460 people live in ZIP code 49938, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49938?
- The median household income in 49938 is $46,606 a year, lower than 91% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49938?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49938 are 54534 (Hurley, 2.3 miles), 54525 (Gile, 4 miles), 54550 (Montreal, 4.8 miles) and 49911 (Bessemer, 5.2 miles).