Kalamazoo, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 49001 serves a portion of Kalamazoo, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. This community is home to approximately 44,474 residents, with a median age of 27.1 years. The median household income of $71,680 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $415,744 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Kalamazoo is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 35% and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, 49001 reflects the economic character of Kalamazoo County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 44,474 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,042 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,680 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $415,744 | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.4% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 35% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.1 yrs | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,015 | — |