The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49043 sells for about $215,000, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.4% 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 $725 a month.
ZIP 49043 — Covert
The housing market in 49043 is defined by rural land and residential properties with significant acreage. Market conditions are largely reflective of the broader Kalamazoo-Portage region, where home prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth.
This ZIP is primarily suited for buyers seeking rural acreage, restoration projects, or investment opportunities in land, rather than traditional suburban commuters.
Median prices moved up 7.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 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 2.5% · poverty 34.9% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49043, Van Buren 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 characterized by rural acreage and redevelopment potential, with local economic activity centered on the broader Kalamazoo-Portage regional market.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level; specific district rates vary by jurisdiction and are not determinable at the ZIP level.
The area features access to rural landscapes, including Paw Paw Lake and significant acreage, suitable for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is influenced by regional trends in Kalamazoo County, with median rents around $1,250 per month.
The economy is tied to the broader Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area, which features a mix of education, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.
Data not available for this specific ZCTA in the provided sources.
A notable local water feature providing recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.