ZIP Code 49052

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Fulton · Kalamazoo County · Michigan

Population
975

12/sq mi

Median income
$63,889

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,900

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 40.3

Land area
79.9 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49052 in Fulton, Michigan has a population of 975. The median household income is $63,889, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $202,900, 27% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.9 square miles in Fulton, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 975 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 49052 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49052 sits at $63,889 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,556. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 13.4%. 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, a direct signal of whether 49052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49052 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 →

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 49052, Fulton, 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

975

Population

79.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Fulton, 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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