49024 ZIP Code – Portage, Michigan
49024 is a large ZIP code in Portage, Michigan, part of Kalamazoo County with a population of approximately 30,539 residents. The median household income of $78,666 is above the Michigan average and near the national average. The median home value of $230,900 is near the national average, with 68.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,138, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 20% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 36.5, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49002, 49008, 49001.
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ZIP 49024 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49024 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $230k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,138 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.4% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49002 – Portage
- 49008 – Kalamazoo
- 49001 – Kalamazoo
- 49006 – Kalamazoo
- 49087 – Schoolcraft
- 49007 – Kalamazoo
- 49048 – Kalamazoo
- 49009 – Kalamazoo
- 49071 – Mattawan
- 49097 – Vicksburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49002 | PORTAGE | 19,975 | $68,498 |
| 49008 | KALAMAZOO | 16,114 | $64,963 |
| 49001 | KALAMAZOO | 20,087 | $54,205 |
| 49006 | KALAMAZOO | 26,730 | $46,777 |
| 49087 | SCHOOLCRAFT | 6,168 | $95,449 |