49009 ZIP Code
Kalamazoo, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49009 |
| City/Town: | Kalamazoo |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,139 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,609 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,780 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,467 |
| Median Home Value: | $300,600 |
| Land Area: | 102.2 sq miles
264.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3036, -85.6980 |
Population Information (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,139 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,794 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,345 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,808 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,145 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,374 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,890 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,498 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,937 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,222 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,042 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,113 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,788 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,015 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,164 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,143 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $300,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,048 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,467 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,003 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,464 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,229 | 64.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,774 | 35.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,424 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 320 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,059 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,707 | 18.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,813 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,439 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,623 | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,463 | 21.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49009 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,609 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,152 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,121 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,780 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,282 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,600 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,669 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,749 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,051 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,442 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,067 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,720 | 77.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,138 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 40 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,877 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 637 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,684 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,716 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,063 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,439 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 529 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49009 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 804 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 474 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,291 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,699 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,057 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,853 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,087 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,437 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,723 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,578 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49009 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,520 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,387 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 312 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 256 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,696 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49009 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 107 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,017 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,452 | 19.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 598 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,838 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 493 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 285 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,580 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,109 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,644 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,828 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 923 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 726 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,819 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,694 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,002 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,974 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49009 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,520 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,687 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,718 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 738 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 502 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,811 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49009 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,943 | 53.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,138 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 446 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 393 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,206 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,485 | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,723 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,133 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49009 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 126 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,082 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,560 | 22.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,700 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,833 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,682 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,666 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 835 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 324 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 659 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49009 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 569 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,542 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,258 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,565 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,716 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,817 | 8.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49009 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,360 | 70.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,358 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,736 | 19.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 207 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 129 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 150 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49009 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,128 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,586 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,448 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,841 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49009 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 824 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 439 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 481 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,174 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,181 | 26.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,525 | 37.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,552 | 12.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49009 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,912 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $732 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,048 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,003 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,550 | 50.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,054 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,920 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,920 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,010 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,711 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49009 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,858 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,984 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,039 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 499 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,231 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,064 | 34.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49009 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,221 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 691 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 761 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,284 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,280 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,205 | 31.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,102 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,934 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,793 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,559 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 479 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,964 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,116 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49009 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,203 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,360 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,116 | 55.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,994 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,013 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 250 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,065 | 91.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 489 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,074 | 833.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,074 | 833.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,074 | 833.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 474 | 96.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 342 | 69.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 38 | 7.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 534 | 109.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 14.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49009 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,331 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,639 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,692 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 899 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,015 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,400 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,378 | 3.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49009 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,003 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,153 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Kalamazoo, MI49009