City

Climax, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kalamazoo County  ·  Michigan

👥2,066Population
💰$73,939Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$205,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (1%)
HS Graduate504 (36.3%)
Some College135 (9.7%)
Associates216 (15.6%)
Bachelors220 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree299 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College9.7%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,939 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$205,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units854
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Climax, MI

Climax is a city in Michigan, located in Kalamazoo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,066 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Climax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,939 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Climax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Climax is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.64%).

Climax, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Climax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49034 2,066 $73,939 $205,300 $880 12.4% 37.4% 88.9%