ZIP Code 49034
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Climax · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 2,389
- Median income
- $73,929
- Median home value
- $213,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.0%
- Land area
- 97.9 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.1
Detroit
ZIP code 49034 in Climax, Michigan has a population of 2,389. The median household income is $73,929, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $213,600, 23% below the US average. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.9 square miles in Climax, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,389 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 49034 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49034 sits at $73,929 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,471. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $213,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $854 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49034 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 49034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49034.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 49034, Climax, 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
2,389
Population
97.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49034?
45.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$73,929
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$36,471
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
828
Total Housing Units
784
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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