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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
$74,886
Median income
$259,500
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,882. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. Housing costs here run $259,500 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $843 a month; 94.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 49051 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49051?

37.6

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$74,886

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$41,882

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49051 ranks nationally

East Leroy, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,886 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,016

Total Housing Units

1,016

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$259,500

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49051 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 49051 ranks #5 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 49051 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 49051 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

49015 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 26,782
49037 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,576
49014 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,127
49017 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 20,785
49068 standard
Marshall, MI
Pop: 14,646
49224 standard
Albion, MI
Pop: 14,224

Related Areas

Calhoun County East Leroy, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.