49088 ZIP Code — Scotts, MI

Kalamazoo County, Michigan

ZIP code 49088 is located in Scotts, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 35.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,794 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49088

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,786. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49088 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,794

population

35.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scotts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49034 Climax (5.4 mi) 49097 Vicksburg (5.8 mi) 49048 Kalamazoo (6.3 mi) 49053 Galesburg (6.6 mi) 49002 Portage (6.8 mi) 49052 Fulton (7.6 mi) 49001 Kalamazoo (8.7 mi) 49024 Portage (9.8 mi) 49051 East Leroy (10.3 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (10.8 mi) 49008 Kalamazoo (11.1 mi) 49007 Kalamazoo (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,794
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	35.95 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.1907
Longitude	-85.4275
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	23.7%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	34.9%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,794

Population

106

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$101,786

Median household income

$43,781

Per capita income

$244,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,377

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

121

5–9

111

10–14

114

15–19

130

150

20–24

171

174

25–34

199

232

35–44

264

254

45–54

290

134

55–59

153

60–64

102

203

65–74

231

113

75–84

129

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	788	20.8%
18 and over	3,006	79.2%
65 and over	743	19.6%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Black or African American 2%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,291	82.8%
Asian	202	5.1%
Two or more races	196	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	179	4.5%
Black or African American	79	2%
Other race	26	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.7%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	34.9%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	33.1%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$101,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 47.5%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	966	68.3%
Cohabiting couple	130	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	160	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	158	11.2%
Households with children under 18	483	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	509	36.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	25.1%
Married	62.6%	60.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	3.1%	5.6%
Divorced	10.6%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 19.4%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	12.5%
Kindergarten	40	5.5%
Elementary school	250	34.3%
High school	208	28.6%
College / grad school	139	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Retail trade 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	289	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.3%
Public insurance	23.9%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,567	94.0%
Spanish	107	3.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	47	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,582	94.4%
Born in same state	3,506	92.4%
Born in different state	2,939	77.5%
Foreign born	76	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	212	5.6%
Not a US citizen	122	57.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	625	16.5%
French	453	11.9%
English	362	9.5%
Arab	293	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	139	3.7%
Irish	95	2.5%
German	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49088

What city is ZIP code 49088 in?

ZIP code 49088 is primarily assigned to Scotts, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49088 in?

ZIP code 49088 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49088 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49088 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49088 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49088 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 49088?

ZIP code 49088 has an estimated population of 3,794 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49088?

The median household income in ZIP code 49088 is $101,786, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49088 in?

ZIP code 49088 observes the EST timezone.