The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49065 sells for about $281,585, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 13 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $735 a month.
ZIP 49065 — Lawton
The housing market in 49065 remains stable, benefiting from the broader economic strength of the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though the pace of appreciation has moderated compared to previous years. Buyers are finding a competitive environment, while sellers remain in a favorable position due to limited supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to the amenities of the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area while maintaining a lower cost of living than the urban core.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 13 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
41% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.7% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 9.6% — 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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49065, 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 served by Lawton Community Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the local region.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, with a mix of manufacturing, education, and healthcare sectors driving local employment.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Van Buren County and the Lawton jurisdiction, incorporating school district and municipal millage rates.
Residents typically commute via M-40 and I-94 toward the Kalamazoo-Portage employment core, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features access to local parks, nearby inland lakes for seasonal recreation, and proximity to the shopping and dining amenities of the Kalamazoo-Portage metro.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with supply pressures influenced by the proximity to regional educational institutions.
The economy is anchored by the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, featuring major employers in healthcare, life sciences, and higher education.
The area relies on highway corridors like I-94 and M-40 for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance within the Lawton and Van Buren County planning frameworks.
Parcels are subject to Lawton Community Schools and Van Buren County tax levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 49065.
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.
Local resource for residents.
Provides seasonal fishing and boating access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.