ZIP Code 49002 Demographics & Data

Insights on Portage, MI (ZIP Code 49002)

Michigan

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49002

The 49002 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Portage in Michigan in Kalamazoo County in the United States. The current population estimate is 20,739. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,275. Approximately 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $57,336. The median age in ZIP Code 49002 is approximately 36.7 years, and 19.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 49002

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49002 is 20,739.

Portage, MI

The 49002 ZIP Code is associated with Portage, MI in Kalamazoo County.

Area Codes associated with 49002

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49002 include 269.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49002

Sunrise: 7:43 am
Sunset: 5:14 pm
Sunrise in 49002 7:43 am
Sunrise in 49002 5:14 pm

Weather forecast for 49002

Today's forecast for 49002: Rain showers likely. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 49002

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49002 Good

Internet in 49002

About 88.7% of households in ZIP Code 49002 have a computer, while approximately 86.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49002

The gender split in ZIP Code 49002 is an estimated 49.3% male and approximately 50.7% female.

Health Insurance in 49002

Approximately 5.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49002 (Portage, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49002

The median household income in ZIP Code 49002 is $57,336, while the region's mean household income is $78,125. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,275. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49002 of $32,275 is approximately 1.77% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 6.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 31.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 49002 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.0% of 49002 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49002

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.5%
$200,000 or more per year 3.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49002

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49002, 95.2% is one race, while 4.8% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 49002 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49002 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.5%), followed by Black or African American (7.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49002

Industry Percent
White 92.5%
Black or African American 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49002

Residents of ZIP Code 49002 are younger than average. The median age of 36.7 years in ZIP Code 49002 is approximately 3.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 49002 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 49002 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49002

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 5.5%
10 to 14 years 7.5%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 9.9%
25 to 34 years 13.7%
35 to 44 years 11.2%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 6.2%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 8.4%
75 to 84 years 6.4%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49002

In ZIP Code 49002, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kalamazoo County region.

Language Spoken in 49002

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.1%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49002

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49002, an estimated 22.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kalamazoo County region.

Age of Housing in 49002

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 22.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49002

In ZIP Code 49002, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 37.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.0% in this Kalamazoo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49002

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 24.0%
Some college, no degree 23.0%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 24.8%
Graduate or professional degree 12.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49002 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49002

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49002 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49002 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49002 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49002

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49002

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49002 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49002 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes electricity rates in 49002 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49002

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49002 12.26¢/kWh 8.89¢/kWh 7.65¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49002

Month ZIP Code 49002 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.73 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.72 3 6.31
Mar 4.77 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.31 5.13 7.3
May 5.64 5.17 7.13
Jun 6 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.25 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.85 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.52 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.19 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.14 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.34 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes solar power levels in 49002 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49002 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49002, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49002 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kalamazoo County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49002

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 31
Credit reporting or credit repair services 23
Debt collection 22
Checking or savings account 7
Credit card 5
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49002

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 28
Attempts to collect debt not owed 15
Improper use of your report 15
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 8
Communication tactics 4
Other 26
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49002

In 49002, 67.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 26.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49002 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 49002 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49002. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49002

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 18.9%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.2%
Other services, except public administration 6.1%
Public administration 2.2%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.