PlainZIP

Fulton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49052

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

975
12/sq mi
$63,889
Median income
$202,900
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fulton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49052 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fulton, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to just 975 residents across 79.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49052 reports a modest median household income of $63,889 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,556. Local economic indicators show a 9.0% poverty rate alongside 13.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $202,900 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kalamazoo County, letting you compare 49052 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 →

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 49052, Fulton, 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

975

Population

79.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49052?

40.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$63,889

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$27,556

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49052 ranks nationally

Fulton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,889 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

416

Total Housing Units

414

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$202,900

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2022)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49052 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +1.4% 109
2019 – 139
2020 +28.9% 180
2021 +7.6% 193
2022 +10.4% 214

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 49052, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,865,000.

6

Businesses

30

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 49052 vs 49011 →

ZIP 49052 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 49052 ranks #7 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 49052 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 49052 ranks #6 of 8 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 5.1 mi
49066 Leonidas, MI 722 5.7 mi
49034 Climax, MI 2,389 8.1 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 6.3 mi
49088 Scotts, MI 3,648 7.4 mi
49089 Sherwood, MI 1,875 8.7 mi
49072 Mendon, MI 3,164 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

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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 Fulton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49052 in? ▼
ZIP code 49052 (Fulton) 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 49052? ▼
ZIP code 49052 in Fulton, MI has a population of 975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49052 is $63,889, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49052 is $202,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49052 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49052? ▼
ZIP code 49052 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49052? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49052 increased by 10.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 49052? ▼
In ZIP code 49052, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 49052? ▼
In ZIP code 49052, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49052 is 9.0% 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.