| ZIP Code | 49048 |
|---|---|
| City | Kalamazoo |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 854 ft |
| Latitude | 42.274268 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.493081 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 157 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,194 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 2,337 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 2,511 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,480 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,812 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,160 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,300 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,032/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,440 |
| Vacant Units | 786 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,440 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 786 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 49048 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 23,999, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34 years. Economically, 49048 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,160 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49048 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,032 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.6%) and renters (40.4%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 49048 is majority White (67.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49048 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 49048 in Kalamazoo, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 23,999 residents, a median household income of $62,160, and a median home value of $158,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.