The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49001 sells for about $212,000, or $146 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,152 a month.
ZIP 49001 — Kalamazoo
The housing market in 49001 is showing signs of growth with a significant year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Demand remains steady, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Kalamazoo-Portage market. Limited inventory continues to drive competitive conditions for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families, students, and professionals seeking affordable housing options with convenient access to the urban core of Kalamazoo.
Median prices moved up 17.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 20.1% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49001, Kalamazoo County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Kalamazoo Public Schools, which provides a range of educational options; specific school performance varies by individual campus.
The region experiences moderate seasonal weather risks, including winter storms and occasional severe summer weather, typical of the Great Lakes climate.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing development efforts focused on urban revitalization and infrastructure improvements.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with an effective rate of approximately 1.48%, though individual bills vary based on specific municipal and school district millage rates.
Residents in 49001 benefit from proximity to downtown Kalamazoo, with most employment centers accessible via a short drive or local transit connections.
The area features access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the amenities of downtown Kalamazoo, including shopping, dining, and cultural venues.
The rental market remains steady with moderate demand, supported by the area's proximity to educational institutions and employment hubs.
The economy is driven by a mix of healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing, with major employers located throughout the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area.
The area is served by a network of local roads and public transit options that connect residents to the broader Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan region.
Ongoing development projects in the area focus on residential and commercial improvements to support the growing population.
The Kalamazoo County assessment regime follows standard state guidelines for property valuation and taxation.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service assessments.
Property insurance in the region is influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, with premiums generally reflecting regional risk factors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and associated ZIP code demographic reports.
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.82.3 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.51.8 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.33.9 mi
- Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI41.3 mi
- Kids Empire Kalamazoo4.84.9 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.82.3 mi
- Bell's Eccentric Cafe4.62.5 mi
- Wings Event Center4.41.9 mi
- Miller Auditorium4.72.6 mi
- Kalamazoo County Expo Center4.61.9 mi
- Fort Custer Recreation Area4.612.5 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.51.8 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.53 mi
- One Well Brewing4.71 mi
- Kalamazoo Nature Center4.77.3 mi
- Gilmore Car Museum4.914.7 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.82.3 mi
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.72.4 mi
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4.72.2 mi
- Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center4.92.2 mi
- Fort Custer Recreation Area4.612.5 mi
- Kalamazoo Nature Center4.77.3 mi
- Ramona Park4.55 mi
- River Oaks County Park4.66.8 mi
- Bronson Park4.32.3 mi
- Gull Lake Marine Bayside4.612.2 mi
- Angels Crossing Golf Club4.410.2 mi
- Milham Park Golf Club4.30.7 mi
- Kalamazoo Country Club4.32 mi
- Indian Run Golf Club4.46.3 mi
- Olde Mill Golf Club3.812.7 mi
- Meijer4.11.4 mi
- The Crossroads Mall4.12.9 mi
- Meijer4.26.2 mi
- Meijer4.25.3 mi
- Meijer4.25.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic and vibrant residential area within the ZIP code.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.