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Kalamazoo, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49007

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

10,762
1,153/sq mi
$39,344
Median income
$111,300
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kalamazoo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,153
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49007 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 10,762 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 1,153 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49007 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,344 (46% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,317. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.2%. Median home value sits at $111,300 (49% below the state average), median rent at $1,074 a month, and owner-occupancy at 24.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kalamazoo County, letting you compare 49007 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49007.

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 49007, 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

10,762

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

1,153

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49007?

27.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 40.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$39,344

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$25,317

Per Capita Income

31.2%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49007 ranks nationally

Kalamazoo, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,344 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,301

Total Housing Units

4,625

Occupied Units

676

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.2%
Renter 75.8%

$111,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$1,074

Median Rent

1938

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49007 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 145
2021 +22.5% 178
2022 +7.0% 190
2023 +4.8% 200
2024 +4.4% 208

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 545 business establishments in ZIP 49007, employing approximately 17,568 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,183,078,000.

545

Businesses

17,568

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 70 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 63 11.6%
Retail trade 61 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 56 10.3%
Finance and insurance 45 8.3%
Manufacturing 30 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 4.4%
Educational services 18 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.9%
Construction 13 2.4%
Information 13 2.4%
Wholesale trade 10 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.9%

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 49007 vs 49006 →

ZIP 49007 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 49007 ranks #9 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 49007 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 49007 ranks #null 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
49006 Kalamazoo, MI 26,455 2.2 mi
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 2.9 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 2.7 mi
49008 Kalamazoo, MI 16,186 3.1 mi
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 3.7 mi
49009 Kalamazoo, MI 42,362 5.4 mi
49048 Kalamazoo, MI 25,432 5.0 mi
49024 Portage, MI 28,552 7.1 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 7.4 mi
49083 Richland, MI 6,961 8.3 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
49001 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 22,095
49002 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 18,786

Related Areas

Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49007 in? ▼
ZIP code 49007 (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 49007? ▼
ZIP code 49007 in Kalamazoo, MI has a population of 10,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49007 is $39,344, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49007? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49007 is $111,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49007 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49007? ▼
ZIP code 49007 has 545 business establishments employing approximately 17,568 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49007? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49007 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (89), Other services (except public administration) (70), Health care and social assistance (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49007 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 49007? ▼
In ZIP code 49007, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 49007? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49007 is 18.6 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 49007? ▼
In ZIP code 49007, approximately 24.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49007? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49007 is 31.2% 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.