| ZIP Code | 49001 |
|---|---|
| City | Kalamazoo |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 794 ft |
| Latitude | 42.264543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.561545 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 19.3% ▲ 93% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,994 (25%) |
| Some College | 1,429 (12%) |
| Associates | 2,116 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,558 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,776 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,327 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,600 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,055/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,670 |
| Vacant Units | 883 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,670 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 883 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 49001 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 21,313, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.6 years. Economically, 49001 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,327 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49001 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,055 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.3%) and renters (46.7%). Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 49001 is majority White (58.03%). Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.3%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49001 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 49001 in Kalamazoo, MI is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,313 residents, a median household income of $52,327, and a median home value of $139,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.