49009 ZIP Code — Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49009 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 102.19 square miles and serves a population of 47,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49009
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($78,609) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
47,139
population
102.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49009 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49009
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49006 Kalamazoo (2.8 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (3.9 mi)
49007 Kalamazoo (4.3 mi)
49071 Mattawan (6.1 mi)
49001 Kalamazoo (6.4 mi)
49004 Kalamazoo (6.7 mi)
49024 Portage (7.5 mi)
49002 Portage (9.4 mi)
49048 Kalamazoo (9.7 mi)
49055 Gobles (10.1 mi)
49087 Schoolcraft (11.9 mi)
49078 Otsego (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,139 |
| Population density | 461 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 102.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3001 |
| Longitude | -85.6787 |
| 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 | 37.7% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
47,139
Population
461
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$78,609
Median household income
$45,677
Per capita income
$300,600
Median home value
$1,048
Median monthly rent
64.4%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
13,693
Housing units
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,358
Under 5
1,450
1,521
5–9
1,624
1,631
10–14
1,743
1,397
15–19
1,493
2,175
20–24
2,323
2,870
25–34
3,067
3,008
35–44
3,214
2,438
45–54
2,604
1,022
55–59
1,091
1,348
60–64
1,440
2,425
65–74
2,590
1,046
75–84
1,118
553
85+
590
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,024 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 36,115 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 8,322 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.2%
Black or African American
8.5%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,720 | 75.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,138 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,684 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 1,877 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,716 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 637 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.6% |
| Median income | $78,609 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
3.9%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
37.0%
$500k–$1M
12.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,048 |
| Owner occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter occupied | 35.6% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 53.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.3% |
| Electricity | 19.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,550 | 50.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,613 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,920 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,920 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,010 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,711 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 30.4% |
| Married | 56.2% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
28.3%
Graduate / professional
21.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 691 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 761 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,284 | 40.0% |
| High school | 2,280 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,205 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Construction
4.5%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.5% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
24.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,934 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,331 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 1,454 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 475 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,065 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 42,576 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 33,508 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 489 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,074 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,695 | 41.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,369 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 4,826 | 10.2% |
| English | 4,072 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 1,434 | 3% |
| Polish | 728 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 273 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 175 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 155 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49009
What city is ZIP code 49009 in?
ZIP code 49009 is primarily assigned to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49009 in?
ZIP code 49009 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49009?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 49009?
ZIP code 49009 has an estimated population of 47,139 residents, with a density of 461 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49009?
The median home value in ZIP code 49009 is $300,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49009?
The median household income in ZIP code 49009 is $78,609, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49009 in?
ZIP code 49009 observes the EST timezone.