ZIP Code 49009: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 47,971 Household income: $80,930 Rent: $1,137

Overview

Total population

47,971

Rent

$1,137

Year built

1991

Household income

$80,930

Per capita income

$48,560

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

53.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Kalamazoo County

City

Oshtemo Charter Township

Total population

47,971

Adults over 25

30,595

Total households

19,244

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$80,930

Per capita income

$48,560

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

53.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,137

Year built

1991

Households that rent

35.6%

Households that own

64.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

75.6%

Black

8.5%

Asian

4.7%

Two or more races

9.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

18,967 (84.8%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

3,403 (15.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.5%

High school graduate or GED

18.3%

Some college or associate degree

10.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

49%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 49009 with: Kalamazoo County, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 49009

Total population47,971

Rent$1,137

Year built1991

Household income$80,930

Per capita income$48,560

Poverty rate11.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Kalamazoo County, MI

Total population262,375

Rent$1,093

Year built1975

Household income$72,532

Per capita income$41,530

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP49009	CountyKalamazoo, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	47,971	262,375	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,137	$1,093	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1991	1975	1972	1980
Household income	$80,930	$72,532	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$48,560	$41,530	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.6%	12.7%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.5%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 49009

Rent & Income

In 49009, the typical monthly rent is $1,137 and the typical household income is $80,930. Rent here is similar to Michigan, and household income is higher than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 11.6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 35.6% of households. About 53.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 49% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 49009 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 49009 — Poverty

How ZIP 49009 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,137	32 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$80,930	33 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	11.6%	40 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 49009

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 32nd out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 49009 ranks 33rd out of 88 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 40th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Across Michigan, figures vary from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 49009 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,137 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 49009

Annual Household Income: $80,930

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 49009

Estimated Rate: 11.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 49009

In ZIP Code 49009, households that rent: 6,850 (35.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,850	35.6%
Owner-Occupied	12,394	64.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 49009

In ZIP Code 49009, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,677 (53.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,677	53.7%
Other renter households	3,173	46.3%
Total renter households	6,850	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 49009

Less than High School: 6,879 people (22.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,586 people (18.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,150 people (10.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,980 people (49%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,595

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.