49052 ZIP Code — Fulton, MI

Kalamazoo County, Michigan

ZIP code 49052 is located in Fulton, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 31.84 square miles and serves a population of 994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49052

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 $153,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,424. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49052 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

994

population

31.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fulton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49011 Athens (5.1 mi) 49066 Leonidas (6 mi) 49051 East Leroy (6.5 mi) 49088 Scotts (7.6 mi) 49097 Vicksburg (7.8 mi) 49034 Climax (8.7 mi) 49089 Sherwood (9.1 mi) 49040 Colon (9.3 mi) 49072 Mendon (10.6 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (11 mi) 49029 Burlington (11.1 mi) 49094 Union City (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	994
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	31.84 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.1152
Longitude	-85.3209
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

994

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$58,424

Median household income

$26,907

Per capita income

$153,600

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

323

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	270	27.2%
18 and over	724	72.8%
65 and over	164	16.5%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	886	86.2%
Two or more races	48	4.7%
Black or African American	36	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	34	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.5%
Other race	9	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
Median income	$58,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,600
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	37.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	9.1%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	12.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	54.2%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	25.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	39	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	57	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	81	23.5%
Households with children under 18	130	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	28.4%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	18.2%
Married	50.8%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	6.5%
Widowed	1.1%	11.2%
Divorced	9.9%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.8%
Kindergarten	36	12.7%
Elementary school	131	46.1%
High school	74	26.1%
College / grad school	38	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Other services 17.3%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 8.2%

Public administration 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Retail trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	949	95.5%
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)	994	100.0%
Born in same state	971	97.7%
Born in different state	892	89.7%
Foreign born	23	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	12.9%
French	118	11.9%
English	20	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	1%
Irish	4	0.4%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49052

What city is ZIP code 49052 in?

ZIP code 49052 is primarily assigned to Fulton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49052 in?

ZIP code 49052 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49052 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49052 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49052?

The median home value in ZIP code 49052 is $153,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49052?

ZIP code 49052 has an estimated population of 994 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49052 in?

ZIP code 49052 observes the EST timezone.