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Schoolcraft, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49087

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

6,126
39/sq mi
$106,250
Median income
$305,900
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schoolcraft pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49087 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 6,126 residents across 158.3 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49087 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,250 (45% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,737. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $305,900 for a typical home value (39% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,008 a month; 90.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 49087 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kalamazoo 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 49087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schoolcraft, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49087.

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 49087, Schoolcraft, 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

6,126

Population

158.3

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49087?

42.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$106,250

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$42,737

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49087 ranks nationally

Schoolcraft, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,250 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,474

Total Housing Units

2,246

Occupied Units

228

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$305,900

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,008

Median Rent

1981

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49087 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 142
2021 +9.1% 155
2022 +16.2% 180
2023 +2.9% 185
2024 +7.9% 200

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 123 business establishments in ZIP 49087, employing approximately 1,404 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,930,000.

123

Businesses

1,404

Employees

$78.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 17.1%
Manufacturing 17 13.8%
Construction 14 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.4%
Finance and insurance 9 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.7%
Wholesale trade 6 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.1%
Information 4 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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 49087 vs 49024 →

ZIP 49087 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 49087 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 49087 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 49087 ranks #2 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
49024 Portage, MI 28,552 6.6 mi
49093 Three Rivers, MI 18,380 10.5 mi
49071 Mattawan, MI 9,174 8.7 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 8.3 mi
49067 Marcellus, MI 4,522 8.9 mi
49008 Kalamazoo, MI 16,186 10.4 mi
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

49009 standard
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 Schoolcraft, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49087 in? ▼
ZIP code 49087 (Schoolcraft) 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 49087? ▼
ZIP code 49087 in Schoolcraft, MI has a population of 6,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49087 is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49087 is $305,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49087 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49087? ▼
ZIP code 49087 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49087 are: Retail trade (21), Manufacturing (17), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49087? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49087 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 49087? ▼
In ZIP code 49087, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49087? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49087 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49087? ▼
In ZIP code 49087, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49087 is 5.4% 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.