ZIP Code 49008
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Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 16,186
- Median income
- $74,943
- Median home value
- $218,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.7%
- Land area
- 16.9 sq mi
956/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
Detroit
ZIP code 49008 in Kalamazoo, Michigan has a population of 16,186. The median household income is $74,943, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $218,200, 22% below the US average. 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 16,186 residents, producing a population density of 956 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 49008 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49008 sits at $74,943 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,033. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $218,200 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,052 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49008 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 49008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49008.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 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 49008, 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
16,186
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
956
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49008?
33.6
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$74,943
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$41,033
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 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?
6,807
Total Housing Units
6,324
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,052
Median Rent
1959
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49008 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 150 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 169 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 193 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 211 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 220 |
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 415 business establishments in ZIP 49008, employing approximately 6,804 people with a combined annual payroll of $374,581,000.
415
Businesses
6,804
Employees
$374.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 84 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 12 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
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 49008 vs 49006 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49006 | Kalamazoo, MI | 26,455 | 2.4 mi |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo, MI | 22,095 | 2.7 mi |
| 49024 | Portage, MI | 28,552 | 4.2 mi |
| 49007 | Kalamazoo, MI | 10,762 | 3.1 mi |
| 49002 | Portage, MI | 18,786 | 5.3 mi |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo, MI | 42,362 | 5.1 mi |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo, MI | 25,432 | 6.0 mi |
| 49074 | Nazareth, MI | 149 | 5.4 mi |
| 49004 | Kalamazoo, MI | 15,645 | 6.7 mi |
| 49087 | Schoolcraft, MI | 6,126 | 10.4 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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