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Kalamazoo, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49048

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

25,432
259/sq mi
$60,454
Median income
$177,200
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kalamazoo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
259
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49048 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49048 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 25,432 residents across 98.2 square miles, a density of 259 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49048 reports a modest median household income of $60,454 (18% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,212. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $177,200 (19% below the state average), median rent at $1,074 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49048 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49048.

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 49048, 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

25,432

Population

98.2

Area (sq mi)

259

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49048?

36.1

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 15.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$60,454

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,212

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49048 ranks nationally

Kalamazoo, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,454 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,276

Total Housing Units

9,493

Occupied Units

783

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$177,200

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,074

Median Rent

1964

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49048 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 140
2021 +15.2% 162
2022 +13.1% 183
2023 +9.7% 201
2024 +5.3% 211

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 488 business establishments in ZIP 49048, employing approximately 9,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $537,192,000.

488

Businesses

9,119

Employees

$537.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 17.0%
Retail trade 60 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 52 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 49 10.0%
Construction 43 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 7.8%
Wholesale trade 35 7.2%
Manufacturing 34 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.3%
Finance and insurance 19 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Information 4 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 49048 vs 49001 →

ZIP 49048 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 49048 ranks #2 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 49048 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 49048 ranks #7 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
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 3.3 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 3.7 mi
49053 Galesburg, MI 7,028 4.3 mi
49007 Kalamazoo, MI 10,762 5.0 mi
49008 Kalamazoo, MI 16,186 6.0 mi
49002 Portage, MI 18,786 6.1 mi
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 6.4 mi
49083 Richland, MI 6,961 7.5 mi
49006 Kalamazoo, MI 26,455 6.9 mi
49088 Scotts, MI 3,648 7.0 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
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 49048 in? ▼
ZIP code 49048 (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 49048? ▼
ZIP code 49048 in Kalamazoo, MI has a population of 25,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49048? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49048 is $60,454, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49048? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49048 is $177,200, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49048? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49048 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49048? ▼
ZIP code 49048 has 488 business establishments employing approximately 9,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49048? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49048 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49048? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49048 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 49048? ▼
In ZIP code 49048, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 49048? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49048 is 21.3 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 49048? ▼
In ZIP code 49048, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49048? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49048 is 12.6% 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.