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 Moderate-density area
- $88,208
- Median income Above-median income area
- $239,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49097 (Vicksburg, MI) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.8 in 2023 to 211.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,820. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $239,500 (9% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,007; 85.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kalamazoo County, so 49097 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 49097?
38.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$43,820
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49097 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Vicksburg, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,208 Top 20% higher than 80% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,948housing units
4,948
Total Housing Units
4,715
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49097 vs 49088 →
ZIP 49097 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49024
Portage (49024)
28,552 residents
- 49002
Portage (49002)
18,786 residents
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
16,186 residents
- 49097 10,326
Vicksburg (49097)
10,326 residents
- 49088 3,648
Scotts (49088)
3,648 residents
- 49072 3,164
Mendon (49072)
3,164 residents
- 49066 722
Leonidas (49066)
722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49097 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49097 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49088
Scotts (49088)
$100,208 median income
- 49024
Portage (49024)
$91,105 median income
- 49097
Vicksburg (49097)
$88,208 median income
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
$74,943 median income
- 49002
Portage (49002)
$73,647 median income
- 49066
Leonidas (49066)
$69,236 median income
- 49072
Mendon (49072)
$63,875 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49097, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,326 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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