Kalamazoo, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49004
Kalamazoo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,645
- 287/sq mi High-density area
- $73,453
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kalamazoo pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 287
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49004 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49004 (Kalamazoo, MI) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.7 in 2023 to 218.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49004 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 15,645 residents across 54.6 square miles, a density of 287 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49004 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,453 (0% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,744. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $192,300 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,141; 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kalamazoo County, so 49004 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49004.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49004, 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
15,645
Population
54.6
Area (sq mi)
287
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49004?
35.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
6.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,453
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$37,744
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49004 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Kalamazoo, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,453 Top 42% higher than 58% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,659housing units
7,659
Total Housing Units
7,305
Occupied Units
354
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,300
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,141
Median Rent
1969
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49004 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 141 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 160 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 193 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 202 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 219 |
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 166 business establishments in ZIP 49004, employing approximately 1,782 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,743,000.
166
Businesses
1,782
Employees
$75.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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 49004 vs 49074 →
ZIP 49004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49009
Kalamazoo (49009)
42,362 residents
- 49024
Portage (49024)
28,552 residents
- 49006
Kalamazoo (49006)
26,455 residents
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
25,432 residents
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
22,095 residents
- 49008 16,186
Kalamazoo (49008)
16,186 residents
- 49080 15,802
Plainwell (49080)
15,802 residents
- 49004 15,645
Kalamazoo (49004)
15,645 residents
- 49007 10,762
Kalamazoo (49007)
10,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49004 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49083
Richland (49083)
$105,496 median income
- 49024
Portage (49024)
$91,105 median income
- 49009
Kalamazoo (49009)
$80,930 median income
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
$74,943 median income
- 49080
Plainwell (49080)
$74,864 median income
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
$73,453 median income
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
$60,454 median income
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
$56,432 median income
- 49006
Kalamazoo (49006)
$43,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49004 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49074 | Nazareth, MI | 149 | 2.7 mi |
| 49007 | Kalamazoo, MI | 10,762 | 3.7 mi |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo, MI | 22,095 | 6.0 mi |
| 49080 | Plainwell, MI | 15,802 | 7.6 mi |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo, MI | 26,455 | 5.2 mi |
| 49083 | Richland, MI | 6,961 | 5.5 mi |
| 49008 | Kalamazoo, MI | 16,186 | 6.7 mi |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo, MI | 25,432 | 6.4 mi |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo, MI | 42,362 | 7.4 mi |
| 49024 | Portage, MI | 28,552 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49004, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,645 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49004 in?
ZIP code 49004 (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 49004?
ZIP code 49004 in Kalamazoo, MI has a population of 15,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49004?
The median household income in ZIP 49004 is $73,453, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49004?
The median home value in ZIP 49004 is $192,300, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49004 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49004?
ZIP code 49004 has 166 business establishments employing approximately 1,782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49004 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (21), Construction (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49004 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 49004?
In ZIP code 49004, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 49004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49004 is 23.4 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 49004?
In ZIP code 49004, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49004 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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