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 High-density area
- $60,454
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49048 (Kalamazoo, MI) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.7 in 2023 to 211.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,212. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,200 (19% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,074; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kalamazoo County, so 49048 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 49048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalamazoo, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49048.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49048?
36.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.9%
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?
$60,454
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$32,212
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49048 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Kalamazoo, 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)
$60,454 30th percentile higher than 30% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,276housing units
10,276
Total Housing Units
9,493
Occupied Units
783
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,200
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49006
Kalamazoo (49006)
26,455 residents
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
25,432 residents
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
22,095 residents
- 49002
Portage (49002)
18,786 residents
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
16,186 residents
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
15,645 residents
- 49007
Kalamazoo (49007)
10,762 residents
- 49053 7,028
Galesburg (49053)
7,028 residents
- 49083 6,961
Richland (49083)
6,961 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49048 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49048 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
- 49008
Kalamazoo (49008)
$74,943 median income
- 49002
Portage (49002)
$73,647 median income
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
$73,453 median income
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
$60,454 median income
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
$56,432 median income
- 49006
Kalamazoo (49006)
$43,639 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49048, 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 (25,432 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 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.
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