Portage, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49002
Kalamazoo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,786
- 411/sq mi High-density area
- $73,647
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portage pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 411
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49002 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49002 (Portage, MI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.8 in 2023 to 225.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 18,786 residents across 45.7 square miles, a density of 411 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,647 (0% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,871. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $246,400 (12% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $962; 70.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kalamazoo County, so 49002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portage, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49002.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49002, Portage, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,786
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
411
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49002?
39.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,647
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$43,871
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49002 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Portage, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,647 Top 41% higher than 59% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,048housing units
9,048
Total Housing Units
8,465
Occupied Units
583
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,400
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$962
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49002 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 171 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 789 business establishments in ZIP 49002, employing approximately 20,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,146,380,000.
789
Businesses
20,231
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 157 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 32 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49002 vs 49024 →
ZIP 49002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49024
Portage (49024)
28,552 residents
- 49006
Kalamazoo (49006)
26,455 residents
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
25,432 residents
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
22,095 residents
- 49002
Portage (49002)
18,786 residents
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
16,186 residents
- 49007 10,762
Kalamazoo (49007)
10,762 residents
- 49097 10,326
Vicksburg (49097)
10,326 residents
- 49087 6,126
Schoolcraft (49087)
6,126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49002 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49087
Schoolcraft (49087)
$106,250 median income
- 49088
Scotts (49088)
$100,208 median income
- 49024
Portage (49024)
$91,105 median income
- 49097
Vicksburg (49097)
$88,208 median income
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
$74,943 median income
- 49002
Portage (49002)
$73,647 median income
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
$60,454 median income
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
$56,432 median income
- 49006
Kalamazoo (49006)
$43,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49002 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49024 | Portage, MI | 28,552 | 3.0 mi |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo, MI | 22,095 | 4.7 mi |
| 49008 | Kalamazoo, MI | 16,186 | 5.3 mi |
| 49007 | Kalamazoo, MI | 10,762 | 7.4 mi |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo, MI | 25,432 | 6.1 mi |
| 49074 | Nazareth, MI | 149 | 8.4 mi |
| 49088 | Scotts, MI | 3,648 | 6.8 mi |
| 49097 | Vicksburg, MI | 10,326 | 6.8 mi |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo, MI | 26,455 | 7.6 mi |
| 49087 | Schoolcraft, MI | 6,126 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49002, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,786 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49002 in?
ZIP code 49002 (Portage) is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Kalamazoo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kalamazoo-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49002?
ZIP code 49002 in Portage, MI has a population of 18,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49002?
The median household income in ZIP 49002 is $73,647, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49002?
The median home value in ZIP 49002 is $246,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49002 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49002?
ZIP code 49002 has 789 business establishments employing approximately 20,231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49002 are: Retail trade (157), Accommodation and food services (100), Health care and social assistance (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49002 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49002?
In ZIP code 49002, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49002 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49002?
In ZIP code 49002, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49002 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 49002's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 49002 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Portage, MI ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.