49034 ZIP Code — Climax, MI

Kalamazoo County, Michigan

ZIP code 49034 is located in Climax, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 37.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49034

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,742. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49034 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,128

population

37.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Climax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49053 Galesburg (4.6 mi) 49088 Scotts (5.4 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (5.7 mi) 49051 East Leroy (7.4 mi) 49048 Kalamazoo (7.8 mi) 49012 Augusta (8 mi) 49037 Battle Creek (8.4 mi) 49052 Fulton (8.7 mi) 49097 Vicksburg (10.8 mi) 49011 Athens (11 mi) 49083 Richland (11.2 mi) 49001 Kalamazoo (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,128
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	37.05 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	42.2391
Longitude	-85.3454
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,128

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$70,742

Median household income

$31,135

Per capita income

$173,800

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

736

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

141

25–34

127

104

35–44

141

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	522	24.5%
18 and over	1,606	75.5%
65 and over	387	18.2%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,056	95.5%
Two or more races	31	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.2%
Asian	22	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Other race	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$70,742

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,800
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	52.2%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	502	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	52	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	145	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	108	13.4%
Households with children under 18	236	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	30.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	16.6%
Married	55.8%	66.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	7.2%
Divorced	11.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	12.4%
Kindergarten	68	12.2%
Elementary school	166	29.9%
High school	157	28.2%
College / grad school	96	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Professional & management 10.6%

Construction 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,958	92.0%
Spanish	16	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,088	98.1%
Born in same state	2,074	97.5%
Born in different state	1,847	86.8%
Foreign born	14	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.9%
Not a US citizen	4	10.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	393	18.5%
Italian	197	9.3%
Arab	181	8.5%
English	121	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.3%
Polish	5	0.2%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49034

What city is ZIP code 49034 in?

ZIP code 49034 is primarily assigned to Climax, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49034 in?

ZIP code 49034 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49034 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49034 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49034?

The median home value in ZIP code 49034 is $173,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49034?

ZIP code 49034 has an estimated population of 2,128 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49034?

The median household income in ZIP code 49034 is $70,742, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49034 in?

ZIP code 49034 observes the EST timezone.