ZIP Code 49004
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Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 15,645
- Median income
- $73,453
- Median home value
- $192,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.7%
- Land area
- 54.6 sq mi
287/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49004 in Kalamazoo, Michigan has a population of 15,645. The median household income is $73,453, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $192,300, 31% below the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.6 square miles in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 15,645 residents, producing a population density of 287 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49004 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49004 sits at $73,453 (0% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,744. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $192,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,141 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,744
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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