49001 ZIP Code
Kalamazoo, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49001 |
| City/Town: | Kalamazoo |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,087 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,205 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,121 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,488 |
| Median Home Value: | $129,700 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2645, -85.5615 |
Population Information (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,087 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,994 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,093 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,475 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,301 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,483 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,080 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,215 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,499 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,692 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,976 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 982 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,158 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,476 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 460 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 290 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $129,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $974 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,488 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,681 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 807 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,682 | 53.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,999 | 46.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,533 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 477 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 653 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,251 | 25.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,945 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,385 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,504 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,318 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,205 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,943 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,952 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,121 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,848 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,164 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 662 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,862 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,832 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 999 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 333 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,934 | 64.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,226 | 26.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 256 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 63 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 421 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,187 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 727 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,230 | 11.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,103 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 145 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 312 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 670 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 336 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 396 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,055 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 997 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,254 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,772 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,188 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,100 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 357 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 226 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,321 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,355 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 144 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 408 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 96 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 648 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 100 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,380 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 259 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,533 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 407 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 657 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 777 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,300 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,662 | 16.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 541 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 140 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,536 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,050 | 65.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,819 | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,407 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,908 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,185 | 25.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,654 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 604 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 256 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,324 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,204 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 175 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 655 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 339 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 269 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 409 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,159 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 278 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 82 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 200 | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 235 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 522 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 862 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 742 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,759 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,323 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,754 | 39.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,444 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,086 | 32.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,390 | 35.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,326 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 82 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,974 | 80.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 131 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,487 | 17.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 802 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,506 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,365 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,008 | 11.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 304 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,024 | 21.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,295 | 27.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,095 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 807 | 17.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 109 | 2.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,148 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $474 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $974 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,681 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,191 | 36.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,459 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,087 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,593 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,838 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,735 | 20.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,756 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,417 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,246 | 41.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 129 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 896 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,152 | 40.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,827 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 155 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 309 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,188 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 897 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,278 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,093 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 962 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,943 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,718 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 266 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,681 | 61.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 771 | 28.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,649 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,158 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,180 | 69.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 930 | 29.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 373 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,822 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 291 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,265 | 434.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,265 | 434.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,265 | 434.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 294 | 101.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 192 | 66.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 376 | 129.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 12.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,612 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,620 | 89.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,992 | 10.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,109 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 341 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 542 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,681 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,115 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Kalamazoo, MI49001