49001 ZIP Code, Kalamazoo, MI
49001 is a ZIP code in Kalamazoo, Michigan in Kalamazoo County. It covers 7.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49008, 49007 and 49048. 20,946 people live here in 8,708 households. At about 2,731 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (52% own). Median household income is $56,432, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kalamazoo, MI
- County: Kalamazoo County
- Land area: 7.7 sq mi
- Population: 20,946
- Median household income: $56,432
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,946 |
| Households | 8,708 |
| Median household income | $56,432 |
| Income per person | $29,405 |
| Median age | 32.8 |
| Homeowners | 51.9% |
| Median home value | $157,300 |
| Median rent | $1,152 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 21.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 11.2% |
| 25–34 | 16.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 7.5% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.7% |
| Owned outright | 17.1% |
| Rented | 42.6% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.9% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 10.4% |
| 5–19 units | 10.0% |
| 20+ units | 11.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 49001
610 business establishments with 17,658 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 93
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 71
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 69
- Manufacturing: 56
- Wholesale Trade: 54
- Accommodation and Food Services: 53
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 42
- Construction: 38
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49008 — Kalamazoo city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 49007 — Kalamazoo city, MI (3 mi)
- 49048 — Comstock Northwest CDP, MI (3.6 mi)
- 49074 — Kalamazoo city, MI (4 mi)
- 49006 — Kalamazoo city, MI (4.1 mi)
- 49002 — Portage city, MI (4.7 mi)
- 49024 — Portage city, MI (4.9 mi)
- 49004 — Kalamazoo city, MI (5.8 mi)
Areas that include 49001
- Kalamazoo, MI ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Kalamazoo County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 21: highest share of households with children in Kalamazoo County
- No. 4 of 21: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kalamazoo County
- No. 3 of 21: lowest median age in Kalamazoo County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median household income in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Kalamazoo, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49001 in?
- 49001 is a Kalamazoo, MI mailing address. By land area, 98% lies inside Kalamazoo.
- What county is 49001 in?
- 49001 is in Kalamazoo County.
- What is the population of 49001?
- About 20,946 people (±1,300), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,730.
- What is the median household income in 49001?
- $56,432 (±$4,174), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49008 (2.6 mi, Kalamazoo), 49007 (3 mi, Kalamazoo), 49048 (3.6 mi, Comstock Northwest), 49074 (4 mi, Kalamazoo), 49006 (4.1 mi, Kalamazoo) and 49002 (4.7 mi, Portage).
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