49048 ZIP Code – Kalamazoo, Michigan
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, ZIP code 49048 is a large ZIP code within Kalamazoo County with a population of approximately 23,626 residents. The median household income is $62,081 — near the Michigan average and below the national average. The median home value of $137,900 is well below the national average, with 61.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $984 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.0%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 12.9% is near the U.S. average. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 34.0, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49001, 49074, 49053.
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ZIP 49048 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49048 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $984 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.3% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49001 – Kalamazoo
- 49074 – Nazareth
- 49053 – Galesburg
- 49007 – Kalamazoo
- 49002 – Portage
- 49008 – Kalamazoo
- 49004 – Kalamazoo
- 49006 – Kalamazoo
- 49088 – Scotts
- 49083 – Richland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49001 | KALAMAZOO | 20,087 | $54,205 |
| 49074 | NAZARETH | 223 | Not provided |
| 49053 | GALESBURG | 7,559 | $80,382 |
| 49007 | KALAMAZOO | 10,565 | $35,932 |
| 49002 | PORTAGE | 19,975 | $68,498 |