East Leroy, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49051
Calhoun County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,436
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,886
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Leroy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49051 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49051 (East Leroy, MI) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.4 in 2023 to 191.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49051 covers 76.1 square miles in East Leroy, Calhoun County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,436 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,886 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,882. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $259,500 (18% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $843.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 49051 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Leroy, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49051.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49051, East Leroy, 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
2,436
Population
76.1
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49051?
37.6
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$74,886
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$41,882
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49051 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
East Leroy, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,886 Top 38% higher than 62% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,016housing units
1,016
Total Housing Units
1,016
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,500
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$843
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49051 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 127 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 139 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 165 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 176 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 192 |
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 21 business establishments in ZIP 49051, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,351,000.
21
Businesses
91
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 33.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 49051 vs 49011 →
ZIP 49051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49015
Battle Creek (49015)
26,782 residents
- 49037
Battle Creek (49037)
22,576 residents
- 49014
Battle Creek (49014)
22,127 residents
- 49094 4,104
Union City (49094)
4,104 residents
- 49051 2,436
East Leroy (49051)
2,436 residents
- 49034 2,389
Climax (49034)
2,389 residents
- 49011 2,285
Athens (49011)
2,285 residents
- 49033 1,760
Ceresco (49033)
1,760 residents
- 49029 1,606
Burlington (49029)
1,606 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49051 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49033
Ceresco (49033)
$94,750 median income
- 49029
Burlington (49029)
$75,188 median income
- 49051
East Leroy (49051)
$74,886 median income
- 49034
Climax (49034)
$73,929 median income
- 49066
Leonidas (49066)
$69,236 median income
- 49014
Battle Creek (49014)
$69,009 median income
- 49015
Battle Creek (49015)
$68,821 median income
- 49094
Union City (49094)
$65,404 median income
- 49052
Fulton (49052)
$63,889 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49051 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49011 | Athens, MI | 2,285 | 5.5 mi |
| 49015 | Battle Creek, MI | 26,782 | 6.1 mi |
| 49034 | Climax, MI | 2,389 | 5.9 mi |
| 49052 | Fulton, MI | 975 | 6.3 mi |
| 49037 | Battle Creek, MI | 22,576 | 10.3 mi |
| 49029 | Burlington, MI | 1,606 | 8.1 mi |
| 49033 | Ceresco, MI | 1,760 | 8.2 mi |
| 49066 | Leonidas, MI | 722 | 11.7 mi |
| 49014 | Battle Creek, MI | 22,127 | 11.2 mi |
| 49094 | Union City, MI | 4,104 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49051, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,436 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49051 in?
ZIP code 49051 (East Leroy) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49051?
ZIP code 49051 in East Leroy, MI has a population of 2,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49051?
The median household income in ZIP 49051 is $74,886, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49051?
The median home value in ZIP 49051 is $259,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49051 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49051?
ZIP code 49051 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49051 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49051 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 49051?
In ZIP code 49051, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49051?
In ZIP code 49051, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49051 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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