ZIP Code 49012
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Augusta · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 3,339
- Median income
- $73,125
- Median home value
- $253,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 80.3 sq mi
42/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
Detroit
ZIP code 49012 in Augusta, Michigan has a population of 3,339. The median household income is $73,125, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $253,900, 9% below the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.3 square miles in Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,339 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 49012 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49012 sits at $73,125 (0% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,628. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $253,900 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49012 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 49012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49012.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 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 49012, Augusta, 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
3,339
Population
80.3
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49012?
41.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$73,125
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$41,628
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 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?
1,341
Total Housing Units
1,231
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,900
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$932
Median Rent
1971
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2023)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49012 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.0% | 133 |
| 2020 | +7.1% | 142 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 152 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 179 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 190 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 49012, employing approximately 644 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,169,000.
51
Businesses
644
Employees
$27.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.9% |
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 49012 vs 49060 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49060 | Hickory Corners, MI | 1,738 | 5.2 mi |
| 49037 | Battle Creek, MI | 22,576 | 5.4 mi |
| 49083 | Richland, MI | 6,961 | 5.9 mi |
| 49034 | Climax, MI | 2,389 | 9.0 mi |
| 49053 | Galesburg, MI | 7,028 | 6.1 mi |
| 49017 | Battle Creek, MI | 20,785 | 7.4 mi |
| 49015 | Battle Creek, MI | 26,782 | 8.7 mi |
| 49050 | Dowling, MI | 1,557 | 11.5 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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