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49048

Kalamazoo, MI

Total Population

23,626

Median Household Income

$62,081

Median Home Value

$137,900

Median Rent

$984

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$62,081

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$137,900

100.7% above state median

Rent

$984

100% above state median

Median Age

34.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Kalamazoo, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$62,081

-17.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-17,934,661

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households

9,511

Family Households

36.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

30.5%

#2 Industry

Education

29.9%

#3 Industry

Construction

11.0%

Total Employed Residents:6,868

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.8%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.4%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.3%

131 workers

Public Transit

1.1%

112 workers

Total Commuting Workers:9,970

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.4%

11,487 employed

Labor Force

12,305

811 unemployed

Median Age

34.6 years

Per Capita Income

$30,994

Poverty Rate

10.7%

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