49048 ZIP Code
Kalamazoo, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49048 |
| City/Town: | Kalamazoo |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,626 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,081 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,993 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,187 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,900 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2900, -85.5200 |
Population Information (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,626 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,719 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,907 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,332 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,157 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,762 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,540 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,817 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,346 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,403 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,825 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,810 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,640 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,896 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 735 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 363 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $984 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,187 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,511 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 676 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,765 | 60.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,746 | 39.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,018 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 241 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,241 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,135 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,828 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,826 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,530 | 15.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,217 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49048 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,081 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,222 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,993 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,305 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,487 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 811 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,718 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,808 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,044 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 616 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,098 | 68.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,800 | 20.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 349 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 485 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,776 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 993 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,639 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 950 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 85 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 604 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49048 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 322 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 468 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 643 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,047 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,464 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,062 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,309 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,277 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 552 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 367 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49048 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,636 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,061 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 112 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,027 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49048 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 136 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 753 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,094 | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 241 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,090 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 468 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 855 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 719 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,985 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,028 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 675 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 257 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.9% | 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 (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,671 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,529 | 61.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,858 | 41.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,403 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49048 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,559 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,841 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,315 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 786 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 388 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,632 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49048 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,708 | 65.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 237 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 178 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 416 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 705 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 543 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 916 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 467 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49048 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 284 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 952 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,417 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 776 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,050 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,015 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,948 | 19.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,038 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,699 | 16.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49048 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 40 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,365 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,355 | 32.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,056 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,026 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 345 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49048 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,824 | 71.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 336 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,755 | 18.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 193 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 218 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 69 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49048 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 768 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,380 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,627 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,736 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49048 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 366 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,495 | 25.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,338 | 23.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 943 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,107 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 336 | 5.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 56 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 124 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49048 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,126 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $524 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $984 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,511 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,459 | 36.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,344 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,967 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,288 | 34.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,803 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,265 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49048 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,435 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,851 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,963 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 349 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,037 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,639 | 38.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49048 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,247 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 458 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,181 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,329 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,072 | 20.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,318 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,207 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,074 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,661 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 590 | 16.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,030 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,041 | 28.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49048 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,055 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,226 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,180 | 67.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,040 | 32.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 94 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,594 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 192 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,032 | 537.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,032 | 537.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,032 | 537.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 124 | 64.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 71 | 37.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 36 | 18.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 568 | 295.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49048 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,294 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,021 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,273 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 690 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 485 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 37 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 61 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49048 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,511 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,920 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Kalamazoo, MI49048