ZIP Code 49097 Demographics

Kalamazoo County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 49097 compared to county averages.

Total Population

11,448

↓ 95.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$80,047

↑ +17.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$213,400

↑ +1.8% vs county

Median Age

40.2 yrs

↓ +16.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

↑ 32.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 49097 compares to Kalamazoo County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 49097 $80k Kalamazoo $68k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 49097 $213k Kalamazoo $210k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

84.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$861

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 49097 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$213,400
Down Payment (20%)$42,680
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,354P&I: $1079 | Tax: $213 | Ins: $62
Rent (Local Median)
$861
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $493/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 49097, sorted by distance.

49072 7.2 mi away st joseph county 49087 10.3 mi away kalamazoo county 49093 12.8 mi away st joseph county 49040 13.2 mi away st joseph county 49032 13.6 mi away st joseph county 49075 13.8 mi away st joseph county 49089 15.0 mi away branch county 49030 19.6 mi away st joseph county

About Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo County is located in Michigan and has a total population of 261,426. The county's median household income is $67,905 and median home value is $209,700. ZIP code 49097 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Kalamazoo County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.