49004 ZIP Code — Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49004 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 22.05 square miles and serves a population of 17,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49004
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,361. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 49004 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
17,870
population
22.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49004 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49004
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | Acceptable |
| Kalamazoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49007 Kalamazoo (3.9 mi)
49006 Kalamazoo (4.6 mi)
49001 Kalamazoo (5.8 mi)
49083 Richland (5.9 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (6.6 mi)
49009 Kalamazoo (6.7 mi)
49048 Kalamazoo (7.2 mi)
49080 Plainwell (8.5 mi)
49053 Galesburg (9.5 mi)
49060 Hickory Corners (10.1 mi)
49024 Portage (10.9 mi)
49002 Portage (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,870 |
| Population density | 810 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3544 |
| Longitude | -85.5705 |
| 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 | 40.8% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
17,870
Population
810
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$68,361
Median household income
$34,772
Per capita income
$168,500
Median home value
$1,011
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
6,016
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
493
Under 5
476
725
5–9
702
445
10–14
430
477
15–19
461
913
20–24
882
1,153
25–34
1,115
1,213
35–44
1,173
1,038
45–54
1,003
517
55–59
500
529
60–64
511
1,002
65–74
970
413
75–84
400
167
85+
162
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,932 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,938 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,114 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.3%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black or African American
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,582 | 78.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,452 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,265 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 743 | 4% |
| Asian | 404 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 157 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $68,361 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.4%
$50k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
28.8%
$200k–$300k
22.8%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,011 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.2% |
| Electricity | 14.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,167 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 808 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,476 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,011 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,083 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,271 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.3% | 33.4% |
| Married | 42.7% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 254 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 350 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,709 | 39.4% |
| High school | 806 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,215 | 28.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Professional & management
10.4%
Retail trade
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,031 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,901 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 232 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 105 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,275 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,129 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 14,567 | 81.5% |
| Foreign born | 146 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 595 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 385 | 64.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,267 | 12.7% |
| Italian | 2,040 | 11.4% |
| English | 1,815 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,537 | 8.6% |
| German | 179 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 146 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49004
What city is ZIP code 49004 in?
ZIP code 49004 is primarily assigned to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49004 in?
ZIP code 49004 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49004?
The median home value in ZIP code 49004 is $168,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 49004?
ZIP code 49004 has an estimated population of 17,870 residents, with a density of 811 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49004?
The median household income in ZIP code 49004 is $68,361, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49004 in?
ZIP code 49004 observes the EST timezone.