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Kalamazoo, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49001

Kalamazoo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,095
1,109/sq mi
$56,432
Median income
$157,300
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kalamazoo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,109
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 22,095 residents across 19.9 square miles, a density of 1,109 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49001 reports a modest median household income of $56,432 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,405. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $157,300 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,152 monthly, and 51.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49001, Kalamazoo, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,095

Population

19.9

Area (sq mi)

1,109

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49001?

32.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 25.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,432

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$29,405

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49001 ranks nationally

Kalamazoo, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,432 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,752

Total Housing Units

8,708

Occupied Units

1,044

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$157,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,152

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49001 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 151
2021 +12.4% 170
2022 +14.0% 194
2023 +10.1% 213
2024 +1.7% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 610 business establishments in ZIP 49001, employing approximately 17,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,488,663,000.

610

Businesses

17,658

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 93 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 71 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 69 11.3%
Manufacturing 56 9.2%
Wholesale trade 54 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 53 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 6.9%
Construction 38 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 25 4.1%
Finance and insurance 17 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Information 6 1.0%
Educational services 6 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49001 vs 49008 →

ZIP 49001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49001 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49001 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49008 Kalamazoo, MI 16,186 2.7 mi
49007 Kalamazoo, MI 10,762 2.9 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 4.7 mi
49048 Kalamazoo, MI 25,432 3.3 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 3.8 mi
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 6.0 mi
49006 Kalamazoo, MI 26,455 4.1 mi
49024 Portage, MI 28,552 5.2 mi
49053 Galesburg, MI 7,028 7.7 mi
49009 Kalamazoo, MI 42,362 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

49009 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 42,362
49024 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 28,552
49006 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 26,455
49048 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 25,432
49002 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 18,786
49008 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 16,186

Related Areas

Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49001 in? ▼
ZIP code 49001 (Kalamazoo) is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Kalamazoo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kalamazoo-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49001? ▼
ZIP code 49001 in Kalamazoo, MI has a population of 22,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49001 is $56,432, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49001 is $157,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49001 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49001? ▼
ZIP code 49001 has 610 business establishments employing approximately 17,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49001 are: Retail trade (93), Health care and social assistance (71), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49001 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49001? ▼
In ZIP code 49001, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49001 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49001? ▼
In ZIP code 49001, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49001 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.