49001 ZIP Code — Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49001 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 7.67 square miles and serves a population of 20,087 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49001
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $54,205.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
20,087
population
7.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49001
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49007 Kalamazoo (2.7 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (3 mi)
49048 Kalamazoo (3.4 mi)
49006 Kalamazoo (3.9 mi)
49002 Portage (5.1 mi)
49024 Portage (5.7 mi)
49004 Kalamazoo (5.8 mi)
49009 Kalamazoo (6.4 mi)
49053 Galesburg (7.7 mi)
49088 Scotts (8.7 mi)
49083 Richland (9 mi)
49071 Mattawan (11 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,087 |
| Population density | 2,619 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2705 |
| Longitude | -85.5602 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 269 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.2% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
20,087
Population
2,619
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$54,205
Median household income
$29,145
Per capita income
$129,700
Median home value
$974
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
5,489
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
734
Under 5
741
647
5–9
654
738
10–14
745
537
15–19
543
1,102
20–24
1,113
1,741
25–34
1,758
1,339
35–44
1,353
983
45–54
993
489
55–59
493
576
60–64
582
734
65–74
742
229
75–84
231
144
85+
146
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,972 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,115 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,226 | 11.1% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.1%
Black or African American
25.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,934 | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,226 | 25.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,187 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 727 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 421 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 256 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.2% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $54,205 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
27.7%
$150k–$200k
23.4%
$200k–$300k
17.2%
$300k–$500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,700 |
| Median rent / month | $974 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.3% |
| Electricity | 17.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,191 | 36.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 810 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,087 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,593 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,838 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,735 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 39.0% |
| Married | 41.9% | 39.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
25.9%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 155 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 309 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,188 | 45.3% |
| High school | 897 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,278 | 26.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.4%
Retail trade
15.1%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Professional & management
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Construction
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.6% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 13.6% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
16.0%
Married-couple families
12.8%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 962 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,612 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 741 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 287 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,822 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,531 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,008 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 291 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,265 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 316 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,823 | 9.1% |
| French | 1,777 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 929 | 4.6% |
| English | 885 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 107 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 79 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49001
What city is ZIP code 49001 in?
ZIP code 49001 is primarily assigned to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49001 in?
ZIP code 49001 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49001?
17% of residents in ZIP code 49001 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49001?
The median home value in ZIP code 49001 is $129,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 49001?
ZIP code 49001 has an estimated population of 20,087 residents, with a density of 2,618 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49001?
The median household income in ZIP code 49001 is $54,205, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49001 in?
ZIP code 49001 observes the EST timezone.