| ZIP Code | 49002 |
|---|---|
| City | Portage |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 857 ft |
| Latitude | 42.197202 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.555543 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.1% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 59 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,828 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 1,387 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 1,906 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,210 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,508 (42.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,621 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,000 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $910/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,975 |
| Vacant Units | 727 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,975 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 727 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 49002 is located in Portage, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 19,444, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 49002 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,621 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49002 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $223,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $910 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 49002 is primarily White (84.98%). Residents are well-educated — 52.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49002 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 49002 in Portage, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,444 residents, a median household income of $71,621, and a median home value of $223,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.