49024 ZIP Code — Portage, MI
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49024 is located in Portage, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 17.24 square miles and serves a population of 30,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49024
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $78,666.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
30,539
population
17.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49024 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49024
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49002 Portage (3.1 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (4.4 mi)
49001 Kalamazoo (5.7 mi)
49087 Schoolcraft (6 mi)
49006 Kalamazoo (6.9 mi)
49007 Kalamazoo (7 mi)
49009 Kalamazoo (7.5 mi)
49048 Kalamazoo (7.9 mi)
49071 Mattawan (8.4 mi)
49097 Vicksburg (9.6 mi)
49088 Scotts (9.8 mi)
49004 Kalamazoo (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,539 |
| Population density | 1,771 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2013 |
| Longitude | -85.6193 |
| 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 | 34.6% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
30,539
Population
1,771
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$78,666
Median household income
$43,745
Per capita income
$230,900
Median home value
$1,138
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
8,845
Housing units
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
989
Under 5
1,063
841
5–9
904
926
10–14
994
871
15–19
936
1,333
20–24
1,431
2,194
25–34
2,357
1,842
35–44
1,978
1,613
45–54
1,733
932
55–59
1,002
813
60–64
874
1,336
65–74
1,436
699
75–84
751
333
85+
358
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,810 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 23,729 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,913 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.4%
Black or African American
6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,288 | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,900 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 1,616 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,119 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 910 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 445 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 171 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $78,666 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
23.1%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
18.7%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,138 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.8% |
| Electricity | 17.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,264 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 883 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,989 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,542 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,840 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,516 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 29.0% |
| Married | 55.9% | 50.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
16.1%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
28.3%
Graduate / professional
22.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 645 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 452 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,921 | 39.0% |
| High school | 1,400 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,077 | 27.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
10.4%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Public administration
3.5%
Other services
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Construction
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.2% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 75.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,542 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,487 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 447 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 187 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 199 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,562 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 28,299 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 21,583 | 70.7% |
| Foreign born | 263 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,977 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 911 | 46.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,335 | 14.2% |
| Italian | 3,620 | 11.9% |
| English | 2,737 | 9% |
| Arab | 1,220 | 4% |
| Polish | 492 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 192 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 184 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 176 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 97 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49024
What city is ZIP code 49024 in?
ZIP code 49024 is primarily assigned to Portage, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49024 in?
ZIP code 49024 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49024?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 49024?
ZIP code 49024 has an estimated population of 30,539 residents, with a density of 1,771 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49024?
The median home value in ZIP code 49024 is $230,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49024?
The median household income in ZIP code 49024 is $78,666, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49024 in?
ZIP code 49024 observes the EST timezone.