49048 ZIP Code — Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49048 is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 35.15 square miles and serves a population of 23,626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49048
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $62,081. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
23,626
population
35.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49048 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49048
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49001 Kalamazoo (3.4 mi)
49053 Galesburg (4.4 mi)
49007 Kalamazoo (5.6 mi)
49002 Portage (6 mi)
49088 Scotts (6.3 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (6.4 mi)
49006 Kalamazoo (7.1 mi)
49004 Kalamazoo (7.2 mi)
49083 Richland (7.8 mi)
49034 Climax (7.8 mi)
49024 Portage (7.9 mi)
49012 Augusta (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,626 |
| Population density | 672 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2675 |
| Longitude | -85.4932 |
| 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 | 50.3% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
23,626
Population
672
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$62,081
Median household income
$30,994
Per capita income
$137,900
Median home value
$984
Median monthly rent
60.6%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
6,441
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
661
Under 5
671
574
5–9
583
874
10–14
888
764
15–19
776
901
20–24
916
2,155
25–34
2,191
1,192
35–44
1,211
1,401
45–54
1,424
898
55–59
912
813
60–64
827
940
65–74
956
365
75–84
370
180
85+
183
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,301 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 18,325 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,994 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.4%
Black or African American
19.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
2%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,098 | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,800 | 19.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,776 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 993 | 4% |
| Other race | 485 | 2% |
| Asian | 349 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 42.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 21.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $62,081 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
25.9%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,900 |
| Median rent / month | $984 |
| Owner occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter occupied | 39.4% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 65.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.7% |
| Electricity | 18.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,459 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 797 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,967 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,288 | 34.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,803 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,265 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| Married | 42.0% | 38.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 458 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 207 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,181 | 41.6% |
| High school | 1,329 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,072 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
6.6%
Professional & management
6.3%
Other services
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,207 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.7% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,294 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 631 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 300 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 323 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,594 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 22,402 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,371 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 192 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,032 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 414 | 40.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,679 | 11.3% |
| French | 2,457 | 10.4% |
| English | 1,298 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 1,169 | 4.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 191 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 75 | 0.3% |
| German | 73 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49048
What city is ZIP code 49048 in?
ZIP code 49048 is primarily assigned to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49048 in?
ZIP code 49048 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49048?
The median home value in ZIP code 49048 is $137,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 49048?
ZIP code 49048 has an estimated population of 23,626 residents, with a density of 672 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49048?
The median household income in ZIP code 49048 is $62,081, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49048 in?
ZIP code 49048 observes the EST timezone.