ZIP Code 49024
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Portage · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 28,552
- Median income
- $91,105
- Median home value
- $267,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.8%
- Land area
- 44.4 sq mi
643/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49024 in Portage, Michigan has a population of 28,552. The median household income is $91,105, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $267,400, 4% below the US average. 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.4 square miles in Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 28,552 residents, producing a population density of 643 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 49024 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49024 sits at $91,105 (24% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $48,240. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $267,400 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,234 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49024 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 49024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49024.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 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 49024, 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
28,552
Population
44.4
Area (sq mi)
643
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49024?
37.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
7.5%
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?
$91,105
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$48,240
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 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?
13,274
Total Housing Units
12,784
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,400
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$1,234
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49024 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 143 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 160 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 183 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 194 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 205 |
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 669 business establishments in ZIP 49024, employing approximately 9,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,234,000.
669
Businesses
9,094
Employees
$435.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 137 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 14.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 88 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 30 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
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 49024 vs 49002 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49002 | Portage, MI | 18,786 | 3.0 mi |
| 49008 | Kalamazoo, MI | 16,186 | 4.2 mi |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo, MI | 26,455 | 6.4 mi |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo, MI | 22,095 | 5.2 mi |
| 49007 | Kalamazoo, MI | 10,762 | 7.1 mi |
| 49087 | Schoolcraft, MI | 6,126 | 6.6 mi |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo, MI | 42,362 | 8.2 mi |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo, MI | 25,432 | 7.8 mi |
| 49074 | Nazareth, MI | 149 | 8.9 mi |
| 49004 | Kalamazoo, MI | 15,645 | 10.7 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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