ZIP Code 49024: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 30,823 Household income: $91,105 Rent: $1,234

Overview

Total population

30,823

Rent

$1,234

Year built

1980

Household income

$91,105

Per capita income

$48,240

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

40.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Kalamazoo County

City

Portage

Total population

30,823

Adults over 25

21,065

Total households

12,784

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$91,105

Per capita income

$48,240

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

40.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,234

Year built

1980

Households that rent

31.5%

Households that own

68.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

79%

Black

6.9%

Asian

4.9%

Two or more races

7.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,511 (84.5%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

2,469 (15.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.8%

High school graduate or GED

15.7%

Some college or associate degree

9.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

51.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 49024 with: Kalamazoo County, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 49024

Total population30,823

Rent$1,234

Year built1980

Household income$91,105

Per capita income$48,240

Poverty rate7.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Kalamazoo County, MI

Total population262,375

Rent$1,093

Year built1975

Household income$72,532

Per capita income$41,530

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP49024	CountyKalamazoo, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,823	262,375	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,234	$1,093	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1980	1975	1972	1980
Household income	$91,105	$72,532	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$48,240	$41,530	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	7.3%	12.7%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.5%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 49024

Rent & Income

In 49024, the typical monthly rent is $1,234 and the typical household income is $91,105. Rent here is higher than Michigan, and household income is higher than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 7.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 31.5% of households. About 40.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 51.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 49024 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 49024 — Poverty

How ZIP 49024 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,234	51 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$91,105	23 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	7.3%	19 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 49024

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 51st out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 49024 ranks 23rd out of 88 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 19th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Across Michigan, figures vary from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 49024 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,234 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 49024

Annual Household Income: $91,105

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 49024

Estimated Rate: 7.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 49024

In ZIP Code 49024, households that rent: 4,022 (31.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,022	31.5%
Owner-Occupied	8,762	68.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 49024

In ZIP Code 49024, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,620 (40.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,620	40.3%
Other renter households	2,402	59.7%
Total renter households	4,022	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 49024

Less than High School: 4,807 people (22.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,307 people (15.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,046 people (9.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,905 people (51.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,065

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.