ZIP Code 49051
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East Leroy · Calhoun County · Michigan
- Population
- 2,436
- Median income
- $74,886
- Median home value
- $259,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 76.1 sq mi
32/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.6
Detroit
ZIP code 49051 in East Leroy, Michigan has a population of 2,436. The median household income is $74,886, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $259,500, 7% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.1 square miles in East Leroy, Calhoun County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,436 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 49051 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49051 sits at $74,886 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,882. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $259,500 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 49051 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 49051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,882
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,016
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
$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 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 |
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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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