49006 ZIP Code — Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49006 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 5.97 square miles and serves a population of 26,730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49006
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,800. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $46,777. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average.
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 high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
26,730
population
5.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49006 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49006
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49007 Kalamazoo (1.6 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (2.5 mi)
49009 Kalamazoo (2.8 mi)
49001 Kalamazoo (3.9 mi)
49004 Kalamazoo (4.6 mi)
49024 Portage (6.9 mi)
49048 Kalamazoo (7.1 mi)
49002 Portage (7.9 mi)
49071 Mattawan (8.5 mi)
49083 Richland (10 mi)
49053 Galesburg (11 mi)
49087 Schoolcraft (12.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,730 |
| Population density | 4,477 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3008 |
| Longitude | -85.6248 |
| 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 | 58.9% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
26,730
Population
4,477
People per sq mi
22.9
Median age
$46,777
Median household income
$28,442
Per capita income
$180,800
Median home value
$972
Median monthly rent
35.2%
Home ownership
34.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
4,947
Housing units
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
601
Under 5
641
408
5–9
434
477
10–14
508
1,505
15–19
1,602
4,562
20–24
4,859
1,722
25–34
1,833
1,178
35–44
1,255
696
45–54
741
326
55–59
347
295
60–64
314
683
65–74
727
256
75–84
272
236
85+
252
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,489 | 13.1% |
| 18 and over | 23,241 | 86.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,426 | 9.1% |
| Median age | 22.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.8%
Black or African American
13.5%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,870 | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,767 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,364 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,115 | 4% |
| Other race | 518 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.9% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
10.0%
$10k–$15k
9.7%
$15k–$25k
11.5%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $46,777 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
32.7%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,800 |
| Median rent / month | $972 |
| Owner occupied | 35.2% |
| Renter occupied | 64.8% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 37.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.5% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,327 | 21.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 918 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,017 | 28.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,516 | 41.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,772 | 16.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,953 | 18.1% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 70.0% | 67.0% |
| Married | 21.9% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
18.0%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 180 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 304 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,370 | 10.3% |
| High school | 729 | 5.5% |
| College / grad school | 10,782 | 80.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.7%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Retail trade
10.1%
Professional & management
9.6%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Public administration
1.1%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 28.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 8.0% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
34.4%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
37.3%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 23.2% |
| High cholesterol | 22.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 21.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 888 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,488 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 486 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 146 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,293 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 23,959 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 18,422 | 68.9% |
| Foreign born | 334 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,437 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 699 | 28.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,062 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 1,963 | 7.3% |
| English | 1,419 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,333 | 5% |
| Irish | 240 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 193 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 191 | 0.7% |
| German | 185 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 120 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49006
What city is ZIP code 49006 in?
ZIP code 49006 is primarily assigned to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49006 in?
ZIP code 49006 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49006?
34% of residents in ZIP code 49006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 49006 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 49006 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49006?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49006?
The median home value in ZIP code 49006 is $180,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 49006 in?
ZIP code 49006 observes the EST timezone.