Iron River
City in Iron County, Michigan
Iron River is a city in Iron County, Michigan, with 3,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,512 ft (461 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caspian, 2.2 miles S.
- 3,007residents (2020 Census)
- 1,512 ftelevation · 461 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 446 / sq mipopulation density
- 49915ZIP code
About Iron River
Iron River is a city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the largest city in Iron County. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 3,007. The city is situated at the southeast corner of Iron River Township, though it is administratively autonomous.
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Living in Iron River
- Median household income
- $54,183
- Median home value
- $85,000
- Median rent
- $486/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Iron River had 3,007 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,007 |
|---|---|
| Density | 446 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Iron River at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,007 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.74 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0959° N, 88.6366° W |
| ZIP code | 49915 |
| Official website | ironriver.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2640980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Iron River
- Caspian2.2 mi S
- Gaastra3.2 mi SE
- Amasa12.5 mi NE
- Alpha12.9 mi E
- Crystal Falls15.1 mi E
- Long Lake, WI17.5 mi S
- Florence, WI22.5 mi SE
- Newald, WI24.8 mi S
- Watersmeet30.5 mi NW
- Covington30.9 mi N
- Eagle River, WI32.1 mi W
- Argonne, WI32.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Iron River
What county is Iron River in?
Iron River is in Iron County, Michigan.
What is the population of Iron River, MI?
3,007 people lived in Iron River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Iron River, MI?
The ZIP code of Iron River is 49915.
What is the elevation of Iron River?
1,512 feet (461 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Iron River?
Caspian (2.2 mi), Gaastra (3.2 mi), Amasa (12.5 mi), Alpha (12.9 mi), Crystal Falls (15.1 mi).
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