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Climax, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49034

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

2,389
24/sq mi
$73,929
Median income
$213,600
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49034 covers 97.9 square miles in Climax, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,389 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49034 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,929 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,471. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.3%. The typical home here is valued at $213,600 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $854 monthly, and 87.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kalamazoo County, letting you compare 49034 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 49034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Climax, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49034.

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 49034, Climax, 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

2,389

Population

97.9

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49034?

45.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$73,929

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,471

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49034 ranks nationally

Climax, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,929 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

828

Total Housing Units

784

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$213,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1975

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49034 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 130
2021 +8.9% 141
2022 +20.3% 170
2023 +7.2% 182
2024 +1.9% 186

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 49034, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,846,000.

25

Businesses

84

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 32.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 16.0%
Manufacturing 3 12.0%

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 49034 vs 49052 →

ZIP 49034 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 49034 ranks #8 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 49034 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 49034 ranks #5 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
49052 Fulton, MI 975 8.1 mi
49053 Galesburg, MI 7,028 5.7 mi
49088 Scotts, MI 3,648 5.7 mi
49012 Augusta, MI 3,339 9.0 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 5.9 mi
49015 Battle Creek, MI 26,782 6.3 mi
49037 Battle Creek, MI 22,576 8.3 mi
49011 Athens, MI 2,285 10.5 mi
49083 Richland, MI 6,961 11.9 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 Climax, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49034 in? ▼
ZIP code 49034 (Climax) 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 49034? ▼
ZIP code 49034 in Climax, MI has a population of 2,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49034 is $73,929, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49034 is $213,600, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49034 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49034? ▼
ZIP code 49034 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49034 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49034 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 49034? ▼
In ZIP code 49034, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49034? ▼
In ZIP code 49034, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49034 is 8.0% 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.