| ZIP Code | 49034 |
|---|---|
| City | Climax |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 968 ft |
| Latitude | 42.234273 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.330521 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 12.4% ▲ 153% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 504 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 135 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 216 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 220 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 299 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,939 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,300 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $880/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 854 |
| Vacant Units | 38 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 854 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 38 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 49034 is located in Climax, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 2,066, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 49034 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,939 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49034 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $880 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 49034 is primarily White (95.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49034 stands at 12.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 49034 in Climax, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,066 residents, a median household income of $73,939, and a median home value of $205,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.