| ZIP Code | 49088 |
|---|---|
| City | Scotts |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 882 ft |
| Latitude | 42.179736 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.422562 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 48% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 442 (17.7%) |
| Some College | 249 (10%) |
| Associates | 670 (26.8%) |
| Bachelors | 294 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 823 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,140 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,425 |
| Vacant Units | 11 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,425 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 11 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 49088 is located in Scotts, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 3,747, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 49088 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,140 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49088 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 49088 is primarily White (87.11%). Residents are well-educated — 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49088 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 49088 in Scotts, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,747 residents, a median household income of $103,140, and a median home value of $261,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.