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Vicksburg, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49097

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

10,326
54/sq mi
$88,208
Median income
$239,500
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49097 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49097 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 10,326 residents across 192.6 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49097 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,208 (20% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,820. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $239,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,007 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49097 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49097

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vicksburg, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49097.

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 49097, Vicksburg, 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

10,326

Population

192.6

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49097?

38.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$88,208

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$43,820

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49097 ranks nationally

Vicksburg, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,208 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,948

Total Housing Units

4,715

Occupied Units

233

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$239,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,007

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49097 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 145
2021 +11.4% 161
2022 +14.0% 184
2023 +5.3% 194
2024 +8.9% 211

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 171 business establishments in ZIP 49097, employing approximately 2,049 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,491,000.

171

Businesses

2,049

Employees

$98.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 22.8%
Retail trade 26 15.2%
Manufacturing 19 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.5%
Finance and insurance 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 49097 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 49097 ranks #4 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 49097 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 49097 ranks #3 of 7 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
49088 Scotts, MI 3,648 5.7 mi
49072 Mendon, MI 3,164 7.2 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 6.8 mi
49066 Leonidas, MI 722 9.0 mi
49024 Portage, MI 28,552 9.1 mi
49008 Kalamazoo, MI 16,186 12.1 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 Vicksburg, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49097 in? ▼
ZIP code 49097 (Vicksburg) 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 49097? ▼
ZIP code 49097 in Vicksburg, MI has a population of 10,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49097? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49097 is $88,208, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49097? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49097 is $239,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49097? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49097 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49097? ▼
ZIP code 49097 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 2,049 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49097? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49097 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (26), Manufacturing (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49097? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49097 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 49097? ▼
In ZIP code 49097, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 49097? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49097 is 22.6 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 49097? ▼
In ZIP code 49097, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49097? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49097 is 6.6% 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.