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 Moderate-density area
- $73,929
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49034 (Climax, MI) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.1 in 2023 to 185.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,471. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $213,600 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $854; 87.6% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kalamazoo County, so 49034 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$36,471
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49034 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Climax, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,929 Top 40% higher than 60% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
828housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 49015
Battle Creek (49015)
26,782 residents
- 49037
Battle Creek (49037)
22,576 residents
- 49053 7,028
Galesburg (49053)
7,028 residents
- 49083 6,961
Richland (49083)
6,961 residents
- 49088 3,648
Scotts (49088)
3,648 residents
- 49012 3,339
Augusta (49012)
3,339 residents
- 49051 2,436
East Leroy (49051)
2,436 residents
- 49034 2,389
Climax (49034)
2,389 residents
- 49011 2,285
Athens (49011)
2,285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49034 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49083
Richland (49083)
$105,496 median income
- 49088
Scotts (49088)
$100,208 median income
- 49053
Galesburg (49053)
$85,909 median income
- 49051
East Leroy (49051)
$74,886 median income
- 49034
Climax (49034)
$73,929 median income
- 49012
Augusta (49012)
$73,125 median income
- 49015
Battle Creek (49015)
$68,821 median income
- 49052
Fulton (49052)
$63,889 median income
- 49011
Athens (49011)
$59,722 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49034, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,389 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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