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ZIP 49001

Pop. 20,946·Kalamazoo County·149th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,095/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$870
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 49001 · $1,095
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,140/yr
At $1,095/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.2% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49001 (Kalamazoo, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,946
Median income
$56,432
Median age
32.8
Renters
48.1%
Age distribution
24.3%
29.1%
23.4%
Under 1824.3%
18–3429.1%
35–5423.4%
55–6411.6%
65+11.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
54.8%
25%
13.8%
White54.8%
Black25%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian2.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
26.2%
34.8%
30.3%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
51.9%
48.1%
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49001 in Kalamazoo, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,414 → $56,432
up 14.2%
Population
20,741 → 20,946
up 1.0%
Renter share
48% → 48.1%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 30.3%
-0.3 pts
Median age
31.3 → 32.8
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 49001 in Kalamazoo, MI now reports about $56,432, up from $49,414 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 20,741 residents to roughly 20,946.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49001 covers Kalamazoo, MI. The median rent here is $1,095/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($56,432/yr), ZIP 49001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49001 (Kalamazoo, MI) is $1,095. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49001's median rent of $1,095/mo is $870 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49001 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #149 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,095/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,095/mo in ZIP 49001. The local median household income is $56,432/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49001?

Rent in ZIP 49001 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 49001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49001 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,095/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($56,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.1% of ZIP 49001 households are renters, while 51.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49001 compare to the rest of Kalamazoo?

ZIP 49001 is more affordable than Kalamazoo overall. At $1,095/mo, it's $158 below the Kalamazoo citywide median of $1,253/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,095/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 49001's median household income ($56,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49001 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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