Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.6% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,172 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,448 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 10,172 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 14,291 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 8,498 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 36,953 (40.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,429 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,382 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,044/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 72,701 |
| Vacant Units | 5,755 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kalamazoo is a city in Michigan, located in Kalamazoo County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 162,837 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.71 years.
Economically, Kalamazoo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,429 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Kalamazoo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,382, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,044 per month.
The population of Kalamazoo is well-educated. 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (68.62%).
Kalamazoo, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49001 | 21,313 | $52,327 | $139,600 | $1,055 | 4.7% | 44.6% | 53.3% |
| 49004 | 17,796 | $72,434 | $183,500 | $1,059 | 9.8% | 42.1% | 73.9% |
| 49006 | 25,888 | $45,617 | $198,000 | $991 | 5.4% | 51.1% | 33.1% |
| 49007 | 9,747 | $39,309 | $103,400 | $1,017 | 15.9% | 34.1% | 25.3% |
| 49008 | 16,488 | $67,339 | $202,400 | $1,005 | 4.3% | 62.0% | 65.3% |
| 49009 | 47,606 | $82,364 | $330,300 | $1,089 | 6.3% | 59.2% | 64.5% |
| 49048 | 23,999 | $62,160 | $158,300 | $1,032 | 4.0% | 36.5% | 59.6% |