49009 ZIP Code, Kalamazoo, MI
49009 is a ZIP code in Kalamazoo, Michigan in Kalamazoo County. It covers 102 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49006, 49008 and 49007. 47,971 people live here in 19,244 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Michigan ZIP codes. With about 469 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $80,930, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kalamazoo, MI
- County: Kalamazoo County
- Land area: 102 sq mi
- Population: 47,971
- Median household income: $80,930
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 47,971 |
| Households | 19,244 |
| Median household income | $80,930 |
| Income per person | $48,560 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Homeowners | 64.4% |
| Median home value | $346,600 |
| Median rent | $1,137 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 11.9% |
| $200K+ | 15.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 15.1% |
| 20–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 9.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.7% |
| Owned outright | 25.2% |
| Rented | 33.2% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 53.6% |
| Townhome | 4.8% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 18.5% |
| 20+ units | 10.7% |
| Mobile / other | 7.2% |
Businesses in 49009
915 business establishments with 16,048 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 116
- Construction: 113
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 111
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 101
- Finance and Insurance: 86
- Accommodation and Food Services: 85
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 83
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 52
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49006 — Kalamazoo city, MI (3.6 mi)
- 49008 — Kalamazoo city, MI (5.1 mi)
- 49007 — Kalamazoo city, MI (5.6 mi)
- 49071 — Mattawan village, MI (6.6 mi)
- 49001 — Kalamazoo city, MI (7.5 mi)
- 49004 — Kalamazoo city, MI (7.8 mi)
- 49024 — Portage city, MI (7.9 mi)
- 49074 — Kalamazoo city, MI (8.1 mi)
Areas that include 49009
- Kalamazoo, MI ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Kalamazoo County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 20: highest median home value in Kalamazoo County
- No. 6 of 21: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kalamazoo County
- No. 5 of 21: lowest median age in Kalamazoo County
- No. 4 of 20: fastest population growth in Kalamazoo County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Kalamazoo, MI
- No. 2 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) 49009, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49009 in?
- 49009 is a Kalamazoo, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49009 in?
- 49009 is in Kalamazoo County.
- What is the population of 49009?
- About 47,971 people (±1,027), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 47,188.
- What is the median household income in 49009?
- $80,930 (±$6,240), 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 49009?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49009 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49009?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49006 (3.6 mi, Kalamazoo), 49008 (5.1 mi, Kalamazoo), 49007 (5.6 mi, Kalamazoo), 49071 (6.6 mi, Mattawan), 49001 (7.5 mi, Kalamazoo) and 49004 (7.8 mi, Kalamazoo).
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