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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
$73,647
Median income
$246,400
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,871. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Median home value sits at $246,400 (12% above the state average), median rent at $962 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49002, plus 6 more within Kalamazoo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 49002?

39.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$43,871

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49002 ranks nationally

Portage, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,647 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,048

Total Housing Units

8,465

Occupied Units

583

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$246,400

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49002 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

49009 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 42,362
49024 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 28,552
49006 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 26,455
49048 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 25,432
49001 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 22,095
49008 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 16,186

Related Areas

Kalamazoo County Portage, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.