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ZIP 49004

Part of Cooper, MI
Pop. 17,815·Kalamazoo County·119th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,267/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$698
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ZIP 49004 · $1,267
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,190/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
$15,204/yr
At $1,267/mo median
Location
CityCooper
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49004 (Cooper, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,815
Median income
$73,453
Median age
35.7
Renters
25.5%
Age distribution
21.9%
26.7%
22.8%
17.9%
Under 1821.9%
18–3426.7%
35–5422.8%
55–6410.8%
65+17.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black9.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian2.1%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
28.2%
32.3%
34.7%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+34.7%
Housing tenure
74.5%
25.5%
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49004 in Cooper, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,235 → $73,453
up 21.9%
Population
17,491 → 17,815
up 1.9%
Renter share
24.8% → 25.5%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 34.7%
+3.5 pts
Median age
37.6 → 35.7
-1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,453 today, compared with $60,235 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 49004 in Cooper, MI adding about 324 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.2% to 34.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49004 covers Cooper, MI. The median rent here is $1,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($73,453/yr), ZIP 49004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49004 (Cooper, MI) is $1,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49004's median rent of $1,267/mo is $698 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49004 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49004 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #119 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,267/mo in ZIP 49004. The local median household income is $73,453/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49004?

Rent in ZIP 49004 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 49004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,267/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($73,453/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.5% of ZIP 49004 households are renters, while 74.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 49004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,267/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 49004's median household income ($73,453/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49004 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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