49007 ZIP Code — Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo County, Michigan

ZIP code 49007 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 10,565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49007

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 $88,900. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,932. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49007 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,565

population

3.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49007 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49007

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49007. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kalamazoo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49006 Kalamazoo (1.6 mi) 49001 Kalamazoo (2.7 mi) 49008 Kalamazoo (2.8 mi) 49004 Kalamazoo (3.9 mi) 49009 Kalamazoo (4.3 mi) 49048 Kalamazoo (5.6 mi) 49024 Portage (7 mi) 49002 Portage (7.4 mi) 49083 Richland (8.7 mi) 49053 Galesburg (9.4 mi) 49071 Mattawan (9.9 mi) 49088 Scotts (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,565
Population density	3,027 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	3.49 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3009
Longitude	-85.5941
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	69.1%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,565

Population

3,027

People per sq mi

27.5

Median age

$35,932

Median household income

$21,132

Per capita income

$88,900

Median home value

$960

Median monthly rent

26.7%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

1,955

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

250

Under 5

232

263

5–9

244

201

10–14

186

478

15–19

444

1,256

20–24

1,165

842

25–34

782

520

35–44

482

590

45–54

548

343

55–59

318

351

60–64

325

206

65–74

191

155

75–84

143

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,909	18.1%
18 and over	8,656	81.9%
65 and over	745	7.1%
Median age	27.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.3%

Black or African American 40.3%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,832	44.3%
Black or African American	4,389	40.3%
Two or more races	1,029	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	335	3.1%
Other race	133	1.2%
Asian	99	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 16.0%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.0%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$35,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,900
Median rent / month	$960
Owner occupied	26.7%
Renter occupied	73.3%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	43.6%
Large apartment buildings	13.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	56.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.6%
1 bedroom	24.2%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	23.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.2%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.8%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	667	14.6%
Cohabiting couple	787	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,414	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,685	37.0%
Households with children under 18	895	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	592	13.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.4%	66.9%
Married	15.4%	16.4%
Separated	3.4%	2.4%
Widowed	0.9%	3.6%
Divorced	14.9%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	1.7%
Kindergarten	169	5.1%
Elementary school	684	20.6%
High school	543	16.3%
College / grad school	1,874	56.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.5%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Professional & management 7.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	38.5%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	6.7%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 46.9%

18 and over 31.8%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.3%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	14.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	21.2%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.5%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	441	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,083	95.4%
Spanish	81	0.8%
Other Indo-European	30	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,346	97.9%
Born in same state	10,291	97.4%
Born in different state	7,883	74.6%
Foreign born	55	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	219	2.1%
Not a US citizen	103	47.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	818	7.7%
Italian	589	5.6%
Arab	568	5.4%
English	219	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	0.6%
German	29	0.3%
Irish	27	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49007

What city is ZIP code 49007 in?

ZIP code 49007 is primarily assigned to Kalamazoo, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49007 in?

ZIP code 49007 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49007 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 49007 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49007?

35% of residents in ZIP code 49007 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49007?

The median home value in ZIP code 49007 is $88,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 49007?

Health data for ZIP code 49007 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 49007 in?

ZIP code 49007 observes the EST timezone.