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Kalamazoo, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49009

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

42,362
159/sq mi
$80,930
Median income
$346,600
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kalamazoo pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
159
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49009 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 42,362 residents across 266.1 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,930 (10% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $48,560. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $346,600 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,137 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kalamazoo County, letting you compare 49009 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 49009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49009.

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 49009, 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

42,362

Population

266.1

Area (sq mi)

159

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49009?

35.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 8.5%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$80,930

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$48,560

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49009 ranks nationally

Kalamazoo, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,930 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,449

Total Housing Units

19,244

Occupied Units

1,205

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$346,600

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,137

Median Rent

1991

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49009 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 142
2021 +10.3% 157
2022 +17.2% 184
2023 +4.5% 192
2024 +5.7% 203

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 915 business establishments in ZIP 49009, employing approximately 16,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $794,468,000.

915

Businesses

16,048

Employees

$794.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 116 12.7%
Construction 113 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 111 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 11.0%
Finance and insurance 86 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 85 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 83 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.7%
Wholesale trade 41 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 3.9%
Manufacturing 29 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%
Information 12 1.3%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 49009 vs 49006 →

ZIP 49009 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 49009 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49009 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 49009 ranks #3 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 3.4 mi
49007 Kalamazoo, MI 10,762 5.4 mi
49008 Kalamazoo, MI 16,186 5.1 mi
49071 Mattawan, MI 9,174 7.1 mi
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 7.4 mi
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 7.4 mi
49024 Portage, MI 28,552 8.2 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

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
49008 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 16,186

Related Areas

Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49009 in? ▼
ZIP code 49009 (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 49009? ▼
ZIP code 49009 in Kalamazoo, MI has a population of 42,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49009 is $80,930, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49009 is $346,600, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49009 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49009? ▼
ZIP code 49009 has 915 business establishments employing approximately 16,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49009 are: Retail trade (116), Construction (113), Health care and social assistance (111). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49009 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 49009? ▼
In ZIP code 49009, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 49009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49009 is 21.0 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 49009? ▼
In ZIP code 49009, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49009 is 11.6% 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.