Ironwood
City in Gogebic County, Michigan
Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County, Michigan, with 5,045 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,506 ft (459 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hurley, 2.8 miles W.
- 5,045residents (2020 Census)
- 1,506 ftelevation · 459 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 767 / sq mipopulation density
- 54525ZIP code
About Ironwood
Ironwood (Ojibwe: Maananoonsing) is a city in Gogebic County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Lake Superior. The city is on US Highway 2 across the Montreal River from Hurley, Wisconsin. It is the westernmost city in Michigan, situated on the same line of longitude (90.2 degrees West) as Clinton, Iowa, and St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 5,045 at the 2020 census, down from 5,387 at the 2010 census. The city is bordered by Ironwood Township to the north, but the two are administered autonomously.
While originally an iron mining town, the area is now known for its downhill skiing resorts, including Big Powderhorn, Snowriver, Mount Zion and Whitecap as well as its cross country skiing at the Wolverine Nordic Trail System and the ABR Nordic Center.
Ironwood is home of the "World's Tallest Indian", a 52 ft (15.8 m) fiberglass statue of tribal leader Hiawatha.
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Living in Ironwood
- Median household income
- $41,250
- Median home value
- $83,100
- Median rent
- $622/mo
- Median age
- 47.9
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Ironwood had 5,045 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,045 |
|---|---|
| Density | 767 per sq mi (296 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ironwood at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Gogebic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,045 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.58 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4522° N, 90.1504° W |
| ZIP code | 54525 |
| Official website | cityofironwood.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2641060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ironwood
- Hurley, WI2.8 mi W
- Montreal, WI4.5 mi W
- Bessemer5.1 mi E
- Pence, WI6.4 mi SW
- Ramsay7.4 mi E
- Iron Belt, WI8.7 mi SW
- Wakefield10.5 mi E
- Saxon, WI12.7 mi W
- Birch Hill, WI19.8 mi W
- Mercer, WI20.8 mi S
- Marenisco21.6 mi E
- Franks Field, WI22.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ironwood
What county is Ironwood in?
Ironwood is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ironwood, MI?
5,045 people lived in Ironwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ironwood, MI?
The ZIP code of Ironwood is 54525.
What is the elevation of Ironwood?
1,506 feet (459 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ironwood?
Hurley (2.8 mi), Montreal (4.5 mi), Bessemer (5.1 mi), Pence (6.4 mi), Ramsay (7.4 mi).
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