| ZIP Code | 49024 |
|---|---|
| City | Portage |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 891 ft |
| Latitude | 42.206513 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.617997 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,934 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 2,070 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 2,928 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,710 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,011 (50.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,427 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,700 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,208/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,232 |
| Vacant Units | 517 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,232 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 517 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 49024 is located in Portage, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 30,937, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 49024 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,427 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49024 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,208 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 49024 is primarily White (77.67%). Residents are well-educated — 59.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49024 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 49024 in Portage, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,937 residents, a median household income of $86,427, and a median home value of $248,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.