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ZIP 49007

Pop. 9,836·Kalamazoo County·134th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$749
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ZIP 49007 · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49007 (Kalamazoo, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,836
Median income
$39,344
Median age
27.9
Renters
75.8%
Age distribution
16.4%
43.4%
20.3%
Under 1816.4%
18–3443.4%
35–5420.3%
55–6412%
65+7.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.8%
40.6%
White47.8%
Black40.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian0.8%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
17.6%
24.8%
32.7%
24.9%
No HS diploma17.6%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
24.2%
75.8%
Owner24.2%
Renter75.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49007 in Kalamazoo, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,120 → $39,344
up 18.8%
Population
10,813 → 9,836
down 9.0%
Renter share
73.5% → 75.8%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 24.9%
+4.8 pts
Median age
27.2 → 27.9
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $33,120 to $39,344 across the same window, up 18.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 49007 in Kalamazoo, MI losing about 977 residents over the five-year window, down 9.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 73.5% to 75.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.1% to 24.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49007 covers Kalamazoo, MI. The median rent here is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($39,344/yr), ZIP 49007 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49007?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49007 (Kalamazoo, MI) is $1,216. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49007 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49007's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49007 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49007 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #134 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,216/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49007?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in ZIP 49007. The local median household income is $39,344/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49007?

Rent in ZIP 49007 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 49007 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49007 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($39,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49007 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 49007 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.8% of ZIP 49007 households are renters, while 24.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 49007 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 49007 compare to the rest of Kalamazoo?

ZIP 49007 is more affordable than Kalamazoo overall. At $1,216/mo, it's $37 below the Kalamazoo citywide median of $1,253/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49007 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49007 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 49007's median household income ($39,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49007 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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