49051 ZIP Code — East Leroy, MI

Calhoun County, Michigan

ZIP code 49051 is located in East Leroy, Michigan, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 28.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49051

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49051 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,970

population

28.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Leroy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49011 Athens (4.7 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (5.8 mi) 49052 Fulton (6.5 mi) 49029 Burlington (7 mi) 49033 Ceresco (7.3 mi) 49034 Climax (7.4 mi) 49094 Union City (10 mi) 49088 Scotts (10.3 mi) 49014 Battle Creek (10.7 mi) 49037 Battle Creek (10.7 mi) 49089 Sherwood (11.8 mi) 49066 Leonidas (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,970
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	28.07 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	42.1778
Longitude	-85.2273
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	37.8%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.9%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,970

Population

106

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$77,083

Median household income

$39,195

Per capita income

$237,000

Median home value

$1,003

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

969

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

112

103

5–9

133

10–14

114

15–19

20–24

219

25–34

187

131

35–44

111

173

45–54

148

110

55–59

105

60–64

210

65–74

179

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	769	25.9%
18 and over	2,201	74.1%
65 and over	627	21.1%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,789	93.5%
Two or more races	117	3.9%
Black or African American	50	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.5%
Other race	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	37.8%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.9%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 14.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	14.6%
Median income	$77,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,000
Median rent / month	$1,003
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	622	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	92	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	121	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	211	20.2%
Households with children under 18	359	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	41.0%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	19.5%
Married	58.5%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	12.1%
Divorced	12.7%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	5.9%
Kindergarten	25	3.3%
Elementary school	390	50.9%
High school	99	12.9%
College / grad school	207	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 20.2%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Public administration 9.0%

Other services 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 4.3%

Information 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.3%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,726	91.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,929	98.6%
Born in same state	2,890	97.3%
Born in different state	2,501	84.2%
Foreign born	39	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.4%
Not a US citizen	7	17.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	591	19.9%
French	368	12.4%
Arab	281	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	268	9%
English	137	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	84.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49051

What city is ZIP code 49051 in?

ZIP code 49051 is primarily assigned to East Leroy, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49051 in?

ZIP code 49051 falls within Calhoun County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49051 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49051 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49051?

ZIP code 49051 has an estimated population of 2,970 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49051?

The median home value in ZIP code 49051 is $237,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49051 in?

ZIP code 49051 observes the EST timezone.