ZIP Code 49002 - Portage Michigan

ZIP Code 49002 is located in Portage Michigan. Portions of 49002 are also in Kalamazoo and Pavilion Township and Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County). 49002 is entirely within Kalamazoo County. Regionally, it is located in the Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area.

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ZIP Code 49002 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePortage
Primary CountyKalamazoo County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)19,975
Area Code(s)269
Current Time
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49002 Demographics

49002 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49002 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49002 is White. The current unemployment level in 49002 is 3.8%.

Population19,975
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density983 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,180
Percentage High Income Households4.0%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$63,080
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$68,170
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.8%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 89.77%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 78.81%

49002 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White17,59489.77%
Black7423.79%
Hispanic9044.61%
Asian2721.39%
Native American860.44%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49002 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,57384.61%
Black1103.62%
Hispanic2006.58%
Asian1555.1%
Native American20.07%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.03%

49002 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,1889.73%
Bachelor Degree2,57121.05%
High School Diploma2,66421.81%
No High School Diploma1771.45%
GED or Alternate5694.66%
1 or More Years of College2,31018.91%
Associates Degree1,33010.89%
Masters Degree1,1359.29%
Professional Degree2191.79%
Doctorate Degree520.43%

49002 Geography

Coordinates42.19828033,-85.55874634
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 49002
RegionGrand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaKalamazoo-Portage, MI
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area20 Square Miles

49002 Politics

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49002 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion56b - Elkhart Till Plains

49002 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16192737485761605241322239
Avg Max Temp (°F)31354759718084827462483659
Avg Precip (In.)2.151.712.53.493.563.743.713.8142.973.042.737.37

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