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Augusta, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49012

Kalamazoo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,339
42/sq mi
$73,125
Median income
$253,900
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Augusta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49012 covers 80.3 square miles in Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,339 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,125 (0% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,628. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $253,900 (16% above the state average), median rent at $932 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kalamazoo County, letting you compare 49012 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49012.

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 49012, Augusta, 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

3,339

Population

80.3

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49012?

41.0

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

How ZIP 49012 ranks nationally

Augusta, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,125 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$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

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ZIP 49012 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 49012 ranks #6 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 49012 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 49012 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
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

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
49002 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 18,786

Related Areas

Kalamazoo County Augusta, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49012 in? ▼
ZIP code 49012 (Augusta) 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 49012? ▼
ZIP code 49012 in Augusta, MI has a population of 3,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49012? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49012 is $73,125, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49012? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49012 is $253,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49012? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49012 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49012? ▼
ZIP code 49012 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49012? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49012 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49012? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49012 increased by 6.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 49012? ▼
In ZIP code 49012, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 49012? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49012 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49012? ▼
In ZIP code 49012, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49012? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49012 is 8.9% 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.