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ZIP 49008

Pop. 16,137·Kalamazoo County·132nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,225/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$740
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ZIP 49008 · $1,225
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,110/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
$14,700/yr
At $1,225/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49008 (Kalamazoo, MI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,137
Median income
$74,943
Median age
33.6
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
15.8%
36.4%
21.8%
16.5%
Under 1815.8%
18–3436.4%
35–5421.8%
55–649.5%
65+16.5%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
77.7%
White77.7%
Black11.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian2.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
15.1%
24.4%
55.7%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+55.7%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49008 in Kalamazoo, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$944 → $1,225
up 29.8%
Income
$60,000 → $74,943
up 24.9%
Population
17,034 → 16,137
down 5.3%
Renter share
38.3% → 33.8%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
56.1% → 55.7%
-0.4 pts
Median age
30.7 → 33.6
+2.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 49008 in Kalamazoo, MI paid around $944 a month. That figure now sits near $1,225, up 29.8% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,000 in 2021 to $74,943 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 49008 in Kalamazoo, MI losing about 897 residents over the five-year window, down 5.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.3% to 33.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 49008 in Kalamazoo, MI market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49008 covers Kalamazoo, MI. The median rent here is $1,225/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($74,943/yr), ZIP 49008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49008?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49008 (Kalamazoo, MI) is $1,225. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49008's median rent of $1,225/mo is $740 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49008 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49008 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #132 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,225/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49008?

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 $1,225/mo in ZIP 49008. The local median household income is $74,943/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49008?

Rent in ZIP 49008 has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 49008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49008 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,225/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($74,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49008 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of ZIP 49008 households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49008 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49008 compare to the rest of Kalamazoo?

ZIP 49008 is more affordable than Kalamazoo overall. At $1,225/mo, it's $28 below the Kalamazoo citywide median of $1,253/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49008 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,225/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 49008's median household income ($74,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49008 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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