Iron County GIS Maps
Iron County, Michigan, has 11,631 residents and covers 1,166.0 square miles. The population declined 1.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Iron County is 26071.
Iron River is the county's largest population center. Iron County also includes 6 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 23 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Iron County Trends
- Population
- 11,631▾
- Median Home Value
- $101,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,241▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Iron County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Iron County Population
Iron County had 11,631 residents in 2020. That was 1.6% lower than in 2010. Iron County had 1,507 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 10 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Iron River, Crystal Falls and Caspian.
Population Trend in Iron County MI
Iron County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Iron County Zip Codes
Iron County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Iron River (49935), Crystal Falls (49920) and Caspian (49915). Iron River is the largest zip by population, with about 5,952 residents or 51% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Iron County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49935 | Iron River | 5,952 | ▾ -2.4% |
| 49920 | Crystal Falls | 4,046 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 49915 | Caspian | 789 | ▴ 25.2% |
| 49927 | Gaastra | 437 | ▾ -9.5% |
| 49903 | Amasa | 219 | ▴ 64.7% |
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Iron County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Iron County Demographics
Iron County has a median age of 53.2, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 17.4% of residents are under 18, while 30.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 30.9% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 20.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Iron County MI
Median Age
53.2
Under 18
17.4%
Age 65+
30.9%
Bachelor's+
20.6%
Iron County School Districts
Iron County is served by 2 public school districts with 1,241 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Iron County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Iron County Public Schools | 760 | 61.2% | ▾ -5.4% |
| Forest Park School District | 481 | 38.8% | ▾ -1.2% |
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Iron County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Iron County Housing & Real Estate
Iron County has a median home value of $101,500 and a median gross rent of $510. About 85% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $164,500 and homes spent about 144 days on the market.
Iron County Housing Mix
Iron County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Iron County Housing Trends
Iron County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Iron County, MI
Iron County has 679 business listings across 233 categories. The largest categories in Iron County business listings are Lake (103, 15.2%), Churches & Religious Organizations (20, 2.9%), and Campgrounds & RV Parks (12, 1.8%). The full Iron County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Iron County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Iron County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 103 | 15.2% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 20 | 2.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 12 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 10 | 1.5% |
| Post Offices | 9 | 1.3% |
| Restaurants | 9 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 9 | 1.3% |
| Hotels | 9 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 8 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 1.2% |
Iron County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Haukkala CPA | Accountant | Iron River |
| The Wilderness Reserve | Active Life | |
| Huber Airport | Airport | Iron County |
| Iron County Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Crystal Falls |
| Logans' Place | American Restaurants | Crystal Falls |
| Northwoods Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Iron River |
| Laughing Loon Emporium | Antique Store | Iron River |
| Hiawatha Apartments | Apartments | Iron River |
| Artemis Archery | Archery Range | Crystal Falls |
| Ben Franklin | Arts And Crafts | Crystal Falls |
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Iron County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Iron County Basemaps
Iron County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Iron County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Iron County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.