ZIP code 49002: Portage, MI
49002 is a ZIP code in Portage, Michigan, mainly in Kalamazoo County, part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area. About 19,737 people live here.
- Population
- 19,737
- Median household income
- $73,647
- Typical home value
- $272,800+4.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $962gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homeowners
- 70.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 49002 details
| City | Portage |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Metro area | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 17.2 sq mi, plus 3.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 1,146 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.19720, -85.55554 |
Median rent in 49002 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $645/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $946/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,028/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,382/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 49002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49024 | Portage, MI | 3.3 mi | 30,823 |
| 49019 | Kalamazoo, MI | 3.6 mi | — |
| 49003 | Kalamazoo, MI | 3.6 mi | — |
| 49081 | Portage, MI | 3.6 mi | — |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo, MI | 4.7 mi | 20,946 |
| 49008 | Kalamazoo, MI | 5.5 mi | 16,137 |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo, MI | 6.2 mi | 22,791 |
| 49097 | Vicksburg, MI | 6.3 mi | 11,754 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 49002?
A typical home in ZIP code 49002 is worth about $272,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $73,647 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $272,800 homeWhat can a $73,647 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 49002
What city is ZIP code 49002?
ZIP code 49002 is in Portage, MI, in Kalamazoo County.
What county is ZIP code 49002 in?
49002 is mainly in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 49002?
About 19,737 people live in ZIP code 49002, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 49002 in?
49002 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.