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Kalamazoo, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49006

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

26,455
1,566/sq mi
$43,639
Median income
$208,600
Median home value
46.6%
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, renter-heavy area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,566
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 26,455 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,566 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49006 reports a modest median household income of $43,639 (41% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,532. Local economic indicators show a 29.7% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $208,600 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 35.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 49006 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kalamazoo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49006.

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 49006, 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

26,455

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

1,566

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49006?

23.0

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 17.5%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$43,639

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$31,532

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49006 ranks nationally

Kalamazoo, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,639 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,992

Total Housing Units

11,114

Occupied Units

878

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.0%
Renter 65.0%

$208,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$990

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49006 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 150
2021 +11.7% 167
2022 +17.9% 197
2023 +6.5% 210
2024 +1.5% 213

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 296 business establishments in ZIP 49006, employing approximately 4,359 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,249,000.

296

Businesses

4,359

Employees

$153.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 61 20.6%
Retail trade 47 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 45 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 26 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.1%
Construction 11 3.7%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Educational services 8 2.7%
Wholesale trade 6 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.0%
Information 5 1.7%
Manufacturing 4 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.4%

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 49006 vs 49008 →

ZIP 49006 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 49006 ranks #3 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 49006 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 49006 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 2.4 mi
49007 Kalamazoo, MI 10,762 2.2 mi
49009 Kalamazoo, MI 42,362 3.4 mi
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 4.1 mi
49024 Portage, MI 28,552 6.4 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 4.9 mi
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 5.2 mi
49048 Kalamazoo, MI 25,432 6.9 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

49009 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 42,362
49024 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 28,552
49048 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 25,432
49001 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 22,095
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 49006 in? ▼
ZIP code 49006 (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 49006? ▼
ZIP code 49006 in Kalamazoo, MI has a population of 26,455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49006 is $43,639, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49006 is $208,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49006 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49006? ▼
ZIP code 49006 has 296 business establishments employing approximately 4,359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49006 are: Accommodation and food services (61), Retail trade (47), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49006 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 49006? ▼
In ZIP code 49006, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% 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 49006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49006 is 18.7 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 49006? ▼
In ZIP code 49006, approximately 35.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49006 is 29.7% 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.