49006 ZIP Code
Kalamazoo, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49006 |
| City/Town: | Kalamazoo |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,730 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,777 |
| Per Capita Income: | $14,781 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,926 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.0 sq miles
15.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2954, -85.6291 |
Population Information (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,730 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,942 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,788 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,242 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 842 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 985 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,107 | 11.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,421 | 35.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,555 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,433 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,437 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 673 | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 609 | 2.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,410 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 528 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 488 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $972 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,926 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,778 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,148 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,799 | 35.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,979 | 64.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,133 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 328 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 483 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,009 | 18.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,910 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 926 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,376 | 30.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,101 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49006 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,777 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,664 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,416 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $14,781 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,092 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,923 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,163 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,323 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,663 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,600 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 660 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,870 | 70.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,767 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,182 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 518 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,364 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,115 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,971 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,096 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 86 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 789 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49006 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,081 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,046 | 9.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,238 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,070 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,241 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,997 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 973 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,246 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 374 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 512 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49006 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,773 | 72.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 837 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 416 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,169 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 218 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,162 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49006 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 105 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 488 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,719 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 154 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,513 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 380 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 250 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 875 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,428 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,355 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,645 | 17.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 846 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.4% | 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 (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,975 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,543 | 76.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,946 | 26.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,596 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49006 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,915 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,079 | 19.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,862 | 17.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,312 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49006 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,462 | 37.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 473 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 139 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 765 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,764 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,732 | 14.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,490 | 20.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 101 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49006 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 845 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 898 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,454 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,518 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,209 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,715 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,377 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 796 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,076 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49006 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,791 | 15.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,286 | 35.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,512 | 29.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,883 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49006 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,165 | 66.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 131 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,281 | 30.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 93 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49006 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,180 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,248 | 39.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,464 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,886 | 17.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49006 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 85 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 157 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 886 | 23.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,243 | 32.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,205 | 31.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 150 | 3.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 73 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49006 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,235 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $600 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $972 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,778 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,327 | 21.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 953 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,017 | 28.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,516 | 41.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,772 | 16.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,953 | 18.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49006 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,371 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,956 | 70.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,485 | 21.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 769 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,236 | 72.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49006 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,365 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 180 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 304 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,370 | 10.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 729 | 5.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,782 | 80.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,235 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 888 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,571 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,722 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 323 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,849 | 67.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 550 | 20.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49006 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,408 | 65.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,107 | 34.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,767 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,896 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 853 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 444 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49006 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,293 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 334 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,437 | 729.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,437 | 729.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,437 | 729.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 202 | 60.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 254 | 76.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 593 | 177.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 23.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49006 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,488 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,630 | 88.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,858 | 11.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 925 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,303 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 381 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 249 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49006 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,778 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,452 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Kalamazoo, MI49006