ZIP Code 49002
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Portage · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 18,786
- Median income
- $73,647
- Median home value
- $246,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.5%
- Land area
- 45.7 sq mi
411/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Detroit
ZIP code 49002 in Portage, Michigan has a population of 18,786. The median household income is $73,647, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $246,400, 11% below the US average. 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.7 square miles in Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 18,786 residents, producing a population density of 411 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49002 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49002 sits at $73,647 (0% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,871. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $246,400 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $962 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,871
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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