The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49009 sells for about $464,950, or $183 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.04% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,137 a month.
ZIP 49009 — Kalamazoo
The 49009 housing market remains resilient with strong demand for single-family homes, reflected in a median price of $464,950. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing steady year-over-year price growth, driven by the area's high quality of life and proximity to major regional employers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to high-quality schools, spacious lots, and proximity to the employment and retail centers of the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area.
Median prices moved up 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 11.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 49009, 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.
Crime rates in the Kalamazoo area are generally monitored at the municipal level, with 49009 experiencing lower property crime rates compared to the more urbanized core of Kalamazoo city.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Portage Public Schools and Mattawan Consolidated School District, which are recognized for strong academic performance.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by the presence of major healthcare and life sciences employers in the Kalamazoo-Portage corridor, alongside steady residential development in suburban townships.
Property taxes are assessed by local townships and the county, with rates determined by millage levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts; exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to US-131 and I-94 providing direct routes to major employment hubs in Kalamazoo and Portage.
The area features extensive access to local parks, nature preserves, and golf courses, with proximity to shopping centers and dining districts along the West Main and Stadium Drive corridors.
The rental market in 49009 is characterized by stable demand and moderate vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities catering to professionals and families.
The economy is anchored by the life sciences, healthcare, and higher education sectors, with major employers including Pfizer, Stryker, and Western Michigan University.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local roads, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Ongoing development focuses on residential expansion in the western townships and commercial revitalization along major arterial roads.
Parcels are subject to school district millages, county-wide taxes, and local township assessments for infrastructure and public services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.87.2 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.56.7 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.31.9 mi
- Allegan Event4.719.2 mi
- Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI46.5 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.87.2 mi
- Bell's Eccentric Cafe4.64.4 mi
- Wings Event Center4.47.2 mi
- Allegan County Fair4.419.4 mi
- Miller Auditorium4.72.7 mi
- Bittersweet Ski Resort4.412.8 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.56.7 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.56.2 mi
- One Well Brewing4.76.3 mi
- Kalamazoo Nature Center4.76 mi
- Gilmore Car Museum4.916 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.87.2 mi
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.74.1 mi
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4.73.9 mi
- Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center4.97.3 mi
- Kalamazoo Nature Center4.76 mi
- Ramona Park4.59.7 mi
- River Oaks County Park4.611.2 mi
- Bronson Park4.34 mi
- Al Sabo Land Preserve4.65.8 mi
- Gull Lake Marine Bayside4.615 mi
- Milham Park Golf Club4.35.7 mi
- Kalamazoo Country Club4.34.1 mi
- Indian Run Golf Club4.411.3 mi
- Lake Doster Golf Club411.2 mi
- Hickory Ridge Golf Course & Driving Range4.29.5 mi
- Meijer4.15.4 mi
- The Crossroads Mall4.16.3 mi
- Meijer4.20.8 mi
- Meijer4.27.8 mi
- Meijer4.28 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features trails, sports fields, and community event spaces.
Private club offering golf and social amenities.
Major corridor with diverse dining and retail options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.