The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49071 sells for about $261,900, or $146 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.8% 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 $1,250 a month.
ZIP 49071 — Mattawan
The 49071 housing market is experiencing strong upward price momentum, significantly outpacing regional averages. High demand from families and professionals, coupled with limited inventory, continues to drive competitive conditions in the area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to high-quality schools and a manageable commute to Kalamazoo.
Median prices moved up 17.8% 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 2.9% · poverty 4.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49071, Michigan
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 Mattawan Consolidated School District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district in the region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Kalamazoo-Portage economic hub, with major employment sectors including education, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level based on taxable value; specific millage rates vary by township and school district within the ZIP.
Residents primarily commute via I-94, providing direct access to the Kalamazoo and Portage employment centers.
The area features local parks and proximity to inland lakes, with shopping and dining options available in nearby Mattawan and Portage.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to regional employment hubs.
The economy is anchored by the broader Kalamazoo-Portage CBSA, featuring major employers in life sciences, higher education, and healthcare.
The area is primarily auto-dependent, with I-94 serving as the main arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on suburban residential expansion and supporting commercial infrastructure along the I-94 corridor.
Parcels are subject to local school district millages and county-level assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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- Airway Fun Center4.511 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.37.4 mi
- Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI411.3 mi
- Kids Empire Kalamazoo4.88 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.811.2 mi
- Bell's Eccentric Cafe4.611.2 mi
- Wings Event Center4.412.5 mi
- Miller Auditorium4.79 mi
- Kalamazoo County Expo Center4.612.4 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.511 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.59.2 mi
- One Well Brewing4.711.2 mi
- St. Julian Winery & Distillery4.76 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.37.4 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.811.2 mi
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.710.9 mi
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4.710.6 mi
- Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center4.911.5 mi
- Vicksburg Historic Village4.614.6 mi
- Ramona Park4.512.6 mi
- Bronson Park4.310.7 mi
- Al Sabo Land Preserve4.65.4 mi
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park4.88.7 mi
- Asylum Lake Preserve4.77.5 mi
- Kalamazoo Country Club4.38.7 mi
- Milham Park Golf Club4.310.5 mi
- Olde Mill Golf Club3.811.1 mi
- Lake Cora Hills Golf Club4.210.2 mi
- Prairies Golf Club3.97.8 mi
- Meijer4.19.8 mi
- The Crossroads Mall4.19.4 mi
- Meijer4.27 mi
- Meijer4.29.3 mi
- Reits Flea Market4.310.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary school district serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.