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Portage, MI
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49002, 49024.
Population
49,259
Land area
32.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,529
ZIP codes
2
Portage and its ZIP codes
Portage at a glance
- Portage is about 8.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 25th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $83,212, 14% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,300 (13% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,133 a month.
Local data for Portage, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portage, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,212
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$262,300
Median rent
$1,133/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,181), Irish Americans (5,663), Dutch Americans (4,661).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kalamazoo County. PPP loans are for Portage.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,292
122,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,811
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.65B
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
PPP loans
$130M
1,416 loans, 15,701 jobs reported
How people get to work
Portage, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portage, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
366
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portage, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Portage
2 in or overlapping Portage. Population shown
Cities near Portage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KalamazooCity | 4.8 mi | 24.6 |
| VicksburgVillage | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| SchoolcraftVillage | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| ParchmentCity | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Comstock NorthwestCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| ScottsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MattawanVillage | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| GalesburgCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ClimaxVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| LawtonVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| RichlandVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| AugustaVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| MendonVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Paw PawVillage | 16 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portage, MI in?
- Portage is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Portage, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Portage include 49002, 49024.
- What is the population of Portage, MI?
- About 49,259 people live in Portage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portage?
- Nearby places include Kalamazoo (4.8 mi), Vicksburg (6.3 mi), Schoolcraft (6.6 mi), Westwood (7.1 mi), Eastwood (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023