49074 ZIP Code — Nazareth, MI

Kalamazoo County, Michigan

ZIP code 49074 is located in Nazareth, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49074

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 51% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 52%.

Overall, ZIP code 49074 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

223

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49074 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49074

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nazareth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 09/2026

Population
Total population	223
Population density	892 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2584
Longitude	-85.5748
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 09/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

223

Population

892

People per sq mi

73.9

Median age

Median household income

$13,989

Per capita income

Median home value

$440

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	4.0%
18 and over	214	96.0%
65 and over	132	59.2%
Median age	73.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Black or African American 8.5%

Two or more races 8.1%

Group	Count	%
White	186	83.4%
Black or African American	19	8.5%
Two or more races	18	8.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	42.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 63.2%

$25k–$35k 36.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	63.2%
$25k–$35k	36.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$440
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.3
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	63.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	100.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	80.7%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.7%
Electricity	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11	19.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	80.7%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	100.0%
Average household size	1.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.6%	34.0%
Married	38.6%	11.8%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	17.4%
Divorced	0.0%	36.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	90.0%
High school	1	10.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 49.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.5%
Service	49.1%
Sales & office	40.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	49.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	50.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	80.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	62.7%
High cholesterol	51.4%
Diabetes	22.0%
Heart disease	17.9%
Stroke	9.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	62.6%
Kidney disease	8.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.2%
Cancer	19.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.9%
Binge drinking	4.0%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	91.4%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	98.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	52.4%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	66.2%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.2%
Public insurance	95.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	100.0%
Spanish	10	4.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	4.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	213	95.5%
Born in same state	213	95.5%
Born in different state	149	66.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	4.5%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	39	17.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.6%
Internet access	36.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49074

What city is ZIP code 49074 in?

ZIP code 49074 is primarily assigned to Nazareth, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49074 in?

ZIP code 49074 falls within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49074 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 49074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49074 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 49074 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49074?

29% of residents in ZIP code 49074 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49074?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 49074 in?

ZIP code 49074 observes the EST timezone.