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ZIP 49006

Pop. 26,507·Kalamazoo County·90th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,428/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$523
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ZIP 49006 · $1,428
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,070/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,136/yr
At $1,428/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 7.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49006 (Kalamazoo, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,507
Median income
$43,639
Median age
23
Renters
65%
Age distribution
14.4%
57.2%
12.8%
Under 1814.4%
18–3457.2%
35–5412.8%
55–645.3%
65+10.3%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
66.5%
17.5%
White66.5%
Black17.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian5.2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
18.5%
26.6%
46.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma18.5%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+46.6%
Housing tenure
35%
65%
Owner35%
Renter65%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49006 in Kalamazoo, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,193 → $43,639
up 11.3%
Population
25,488 → 26,507
up 4.0%
Renter share
64.4% → 65%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
49.2% → 46.6%
-2.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $39,193 to $43,639 across the same window, up 11.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,488 to 26,507 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 49.2% to 46.6%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 49006 covers Kalamazoo, MI. The median rent here is $1,428/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($43,639/yr), ZIP 49006 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49006?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49006 (Kalamazoo, MI) is $1,428. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49006's median rent of $1,428/mo is $523 (27%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 49006 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49006 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #90 out of 163 ZIPs at $1,428/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,428/mo in ZIP 49006. The local median household income is $43,639/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49006?

Rent in ZIP 49006 has decreased 7.4% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 49006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49006 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,428/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($43,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49006 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 49006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65% of ZIP 49006 households are renters, while 35% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 49006 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 49006 compare to the rest of Kalamazoo?

ZIP 49006 is pricier than Kalamazoo as a whole. At $1,428/mo, it's $159 above the Kalamazoo citywide median of $1,269/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49006 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,428/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 49006's median household income ($43,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49006 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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