49002 ZIP Code – Portage, Michigan
Located in Portage, Michigan, ZIP code 49002 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Kalamazoo County with a population of approximately 19,975 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $68,498, which is near the Michigan average and near the national figure. At $195,900, median home values run below the national average, with 70.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $896 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing).
At 3.9%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 43.0%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 38.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49024, 49001, 49008.
ZIP Code 49002 Data
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ZIP 49002 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49002 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $195k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $896 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.0% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49024 – Portage
- 49001 – Kalamazoo
- 49008 – Kalamazoo
- 49048 – Kalamazoo
- 49097 – Vicksburg
- 49088 – Scotts
- 49007 – Kalamazoo
- 49006 – Kalamazoo
- 49087 – Schoolcraft
- 49074 – Nazareth
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49024 | PORTAGE | 30,539 | $78,666 |
| 49001 | KALAMAZOO | 20,087 | $54,205 |
| 49008 | KALAMAZOO | 16,114 | $64,963 |
| 49048 | KALAMAZOO | 23,626 | $62,081 |
| 49097 | VICKSBURG | 11,448 | $80,047 |