49004 ZIP Code
Kalamazoo, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49004 |
| City/Town: | Kalamazoo |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,870 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,361 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,016 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,772 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,500 |
| Land Area: | 22.0 sq miles
57.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3491, -85.5584 |
Population Information (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,870 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,085 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,785 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 969 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,427 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 875 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 938 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,795 | 10.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,268 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,386 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,041 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,017 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,040 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,972 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 813 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 329 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,011 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,772 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,462 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 310 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,706 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,756 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,866 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 203 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 404 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,535 | 29.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,945 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 961 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,699 | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,119 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49004 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,361 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,120 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,091 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,016 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,825 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,884 | 90.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 910 | 9.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,518 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,540 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 916 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 419 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,582 | 81.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,265 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 404 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 157 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,452 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 743 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,062 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 500 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 494 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49004 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 355 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 195 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 474 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 691 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,042 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,212 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 990 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,732 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 551 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 220 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49004 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,226 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 507 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 62 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 819 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49004 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 466 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,274 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 460 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 784 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 415 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 498 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 928 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,480 | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 600 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 523 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 268 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,880 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,722 | 71.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,998 | 39.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 959 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49004 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,755 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,530 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,907 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 555 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 200 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 856 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49004 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,749 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 152 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 101 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 319 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 374 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 414 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 170 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 493 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49004 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 565 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 850 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,103 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 500 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 712 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 962 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,504 | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 693 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 883 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49004 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 434 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,228 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,624 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,173 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 301 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49004 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,912 | 79.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 321 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,061 | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 23 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49004 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 222 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,776 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,749 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,715 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49004 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 480 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 687 | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,133 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,643 | 28.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,303 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 323 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 129 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49004 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,251 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,011 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,462 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,167 | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,073 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,476 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,011 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,083 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,271 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49004 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,265 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,926 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,102 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 75 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,083 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,449 | 33.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49004 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,334 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 254 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 350 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,709 | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 806 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,215 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,907 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,031 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,839 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,827 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 402 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,334 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,091 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49004 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,552 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,172 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,273 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 817 | 37.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 218 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49004 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,275 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 146 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 595 | 407.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 595 | 407.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 595 | 407.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 17.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 74 | 50.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 125 | 85.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 16.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49004 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,901 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,173 | 95.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 728 | 4.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 304 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 125 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 260 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49004 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,462 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,090 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Kalamazoo, MI49004