Ishpeming
City in Marquette County, Michigan
Ishpeming is a city in Marquette County, Michigan, with 6,140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,407 ft (429 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Ishpeming, 2.4 miles NW.
- 6,140residents (2020 Census)
- 1,407 ftelevation · 429 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.7 km²
- 702 / sq mipopulation density
- 49849ZIP code
About Ishpeming
Ishpeming ( ISH-pə-ming; Ojibwe: Ishpimiing) is a city in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. Located in the Upper Peninsula, the population was 6,140 at the 2020 census, less than it was in the 1950s and 1960s when the iron ore mines employed more workers. A statue of a Native American figure, erected in 1884 in the small town square, is referred to as Old Ish.
Ishpeming Township is located to the northwest of the city but is administratively autonomous. Ishpeming is considered the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and is home to the National Ski Hall of Fame. The city was also prominently featured in the 2010 documentary Catfish.
The name Ishpeming comes from Ojibwa ishpiming 'above, in the air, on high'.
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Living in Ishpeming
- Median household income
- $52,754
- Median home value
- $111,900
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Ishpeming had 6,140 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,140 |
|---|---|
| Density | 702 per sq mi (271 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ishpeming at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marquette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,140 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.75 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4703° N, 87.6751° W |
| ZIP code | 49849 |
| Official website | ishpemingcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2641220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ishpeming
- West Ishpeming2.4 mi NW
- Negaunee4.3 mi NE
- Palmer4.8 mi E
- Trowbridge Park12.6 mi NE
- Marquette14.4 mi NE
- Harvey15.2 mi E
- Republic15.5 mi W
- Gwinn16.9 mi SE
- K. I. Sawyer17.7 mi SE
- Michigamme18.9 mi W
- Big Bay24.0 mi N
- Three Lakes24.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ishpeming
What county is Ishpeming in?
Ishpeming is in Marquette County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ishpeming, MI?
6,140 people lived in Ishpeming at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ishpeming, MI?
The ZIP code of Ishpeming is 49849.
What is the elevation of Ishpeming?
1,407 feet (429 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ishpeming?
West Ishpeming (2.4 mi), Negaunee (4.3 mi), Palmer (4.8 mi), Trowbridge Park (12.6 mi), Marquette (14.4 mi).
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