49002 ZIP Code
Portage, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49002 |
| City/Town: | Portage |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,975 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,498 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,359 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,900 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,900 |
| Land Area: | 17.2 sq miles
44.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1972, -85.5555 |
Population Information (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,975 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,899 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,076 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 932 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,265 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,609 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,038 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,666 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,010 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,081 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,359 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,209 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,284 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,051 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,169 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 302 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $896 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,900 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,127 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 773 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,646 | 69.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,481 | 30.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,465 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 167 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 513 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,277 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,868 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,168 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,429 | 25.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,043 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,498 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,612 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,963 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,359 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,572 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,973 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 599 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,352 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,349 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 996 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 621 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,368 | 86.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 656 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 228 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,369 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 912 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,026 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 554 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 143 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 298 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49002 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 270 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 343 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 491 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 525 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,020 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,733 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,131 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,341 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 716 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 557 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49002 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,333 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 599 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 139 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 647 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49002 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 127 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 403 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,302 | 23.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,253 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 201 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 528 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 716 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,223 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,048 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 632 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 243 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,930 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,448 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,060 | 35.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 933 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49002 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,172 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,856 | 35.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,097 | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 329 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 539 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49002 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,123 | 68.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 281 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 115 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 160 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 261 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 644 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 926 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 390 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49002 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 713 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,243 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 818 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 733 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,364 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,623 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,465 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 429 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 483 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49002 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 137 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,440 | 16.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,941 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,250 | 36.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,578 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 554 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49002 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,990 | 86.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,031 | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49002 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 388 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,971 | 36.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,230 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,538 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49002 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 322 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 895 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,304 | 23.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,186 | 21.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,187 | 21.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 315 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,476 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $646 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $896 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.72 | 2.38 |
Households (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,127 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,837 | 47.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,682 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,690 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,830 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,274 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,410 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49002 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,111 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,992 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,046 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 827 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,325 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49002 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,674 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 236 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 161 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,338 | 50.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 941 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 998 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,355 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,028 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,863 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,279 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 360 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,053 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 866 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49002 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,326 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,479 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,681 | 67.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 784 | 31.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 215 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,193 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 67 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 782 | 1167.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 782 | 1167.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 782 | 1167.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 285 | 425.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 32.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 185 | 276.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49002 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,043 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,191 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 852 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 379 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 307 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 102 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49002 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,127 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,513 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
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