ZIP Code 49088

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Scotts · Kalamazoo County · Michigan

Population
3,648

44/sq mi

Median income
$100,208

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$284,300

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.6%

Median age 49

Land area
83.3 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49088 in Scotts, Michigan has a population of 3,648. The median household income is $100,208, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $284,300, 2% above the US average. 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49088 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.3 square miles in Scotts, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,648 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 49088 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49088 sits at $100,208 (37% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $53,618. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $284,300 (29% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49088 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49088 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 49088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49088.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49088, Scotts, 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

3,648

Population

83.3

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49088?

49.0

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$100,208

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$53,618

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,582

Total Housing Units

1,549

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$284,300

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

1974

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49088 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 145
2021 +16.3% 168
2022 +6.2% 179
2023 +9.3% 195
2024 +9.0% 213

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 36 business establishments in ZIP 49088, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,091,000.

36

Businesses

141

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.9%
Manufacturing 3 8.3%
Retail trade 3 8.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
49053 Galesburg, MI 7,028 7.2 mi
49097 Vicksburg, MI 10,326 5.7 mi
49034 Climax, MI 2,389 5.7 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 6.8 mi
49048 Kalamazoo, MI 25,432 7.0 mi
49052 Fulton, MI 975 7.4 mi
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 8.8 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49088 in?
ZIP code 49088 (Scotts) 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 49088?
ZIP code 49088 in Scotts, MI has a population of 3,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49088?
The median household income in ZIP 49088 is $100,208, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49088?
The median home value in ZIP 49088 is $284,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49088 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49088?
ZIP code 49088 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49088 are: Construction (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49088?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49088 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 49088?
In ZIP code 49088, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 49088?
In ZIP code 49088, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49088 is 2.5% 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 Scotts, 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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