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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49001

Kalamazoo

ZIP Code 49001 is a standard zip code serving Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI), in Kalamazoo County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,095 with a median household income of $32,259. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $32,259

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Michigan (MI)
County
Kalamazoo
City
Kalamazoo
Timezone
America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude
42.273600
Longitude
-85.545700

Geographic Details

Land Area
7.71 mi²
Water Area
0.07 mi²
Population Density
2867.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box
42.294786°N, 42.241457°S, -85.530782°E, -85.589670°W

With 22,095 residents spread across 7.71 square miles, this area has a population density of 2867.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,095

Population

80th percentile

$32,259

Median Income

10th percentile

$86,200

Median Home Value

25th percentile

7.71 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49001 is $32,259, and the median home value is $86,200. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

10,001

Total Units

8,848

Occupied Units

88.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Kalamazoo, MI.

49003

Kalamazoo

 49004

Kalamazoo

 49005

Kalamazoo

 49006

Kalamazoo

 49007

Kalamazoo

 49008

Kalamazoo

 49009

Kalamazoo

 49019

Kalamazoo

 49048

Kalamazoo

Similar ZIP Codes in Michigan

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Michigan.

48015

Center Line

$30,752

 48030

Hazel Park

$30,875

 48043

Mount Clemens

$33,267

 48060

Port Huron

$35,337

 48089

Warren

$35,165

 48091

Warren

$36,401

 48122

Melvindale

$33,223

 48126

Dearborn

$28,335

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the different types of ZIP codes?
There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.
How often is ZIP code data updated?
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What is population density and why does it matter?
Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.
How are ZIP code boundaries determined?
ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.
What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.