49024 ZIP Code
Portage, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49024 |
| City/Town: | Portage |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,539 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,666 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,596 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,328 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,900 |
| Land Area: | 17.3 sq miles
44.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2065, -85.6180 |
Population Information (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,539 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,725 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,814 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,052 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,745 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,920 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,807 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,764 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,551 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,820 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,346 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,934 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,687 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,772 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,450 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 691 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,138 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,328 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,678 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 650 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,195 | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,483 | 35.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,251 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 142 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 489 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,267 | 16.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,299 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,683 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,737 | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,634 | 22.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49024 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,666 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,323 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,877 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,596 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,170 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,944 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,162 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,223 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,203 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,083 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 604 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,288 | 82.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,900 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 171 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,119 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 445 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,616 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 910 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,677 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,223 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 315 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49024 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 754 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 155 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 591 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 881 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,068 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,571 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,568 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,388 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,535 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,167 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49024 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,729 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 709 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 219 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 234 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 109 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,794 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49024 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 135 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 484 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,849 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 330 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,765 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 527 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 236 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,562 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,652 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,144 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,156 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 542 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 562 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,957 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,220 | 82.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,757 | 25.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,475 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49024 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,032 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,503 | 27.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,822 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 263 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 104 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 605 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49024 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,714 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 994 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 161 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 466 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,048 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,060 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 865 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49024 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 656 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,660 | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,095 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,177 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,593 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,341 | 17.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,417 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 90 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 275 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49024 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 268 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,576 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,621 | 19.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,838 | 36.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,241 | 24.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 784 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49024 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,246 | 80.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,152 | 17.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 132 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49024 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 675 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,139 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,814 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,050 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49024 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 117 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 177 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 870 | 10.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,897 | 23.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,096 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,530 | 18.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 486 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49024 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,588 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $684 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,138 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,678 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,264 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,466 | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,989 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,542 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,840 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,516 | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49024 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,661 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,013 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,523 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 290 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 782 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,812 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49024 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,495 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 645 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 452 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,921 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,400 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,077 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,665 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,542 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,432 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,773 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 168 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,121 | 40.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,484 | 53.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49024 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,780 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,458 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,100 | 56.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,048 | 37.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 863 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 310 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49024 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,562 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 263 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,977 | 751.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,977 | 751.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,977 | 751.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 305 | 116.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 109 | 41.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 575 | 218.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 23.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49024 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,487 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,172 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,315 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 878 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 605 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 563 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 269 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49024 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,678 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,108 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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