RentDataNowRentDataNow
ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 49009

Pop. 47,971·Kalamazoo County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,258/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$707
Falling (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss 49009 rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
ZIP 49009 · $1,258
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,230/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,096/yr
At $1,258/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49009 (Kalamazoo, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,971
Median income
$80,930
Median age
35.7
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
24.2%
24.9%
24%
17.2%
Under 1824.2%
18–3424.9%
35–5424%
55–649.7%
65+17.2%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
75.6%
White75.6%
Black8.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian4.7%
Other6%
Education (25+)
18.3%
29.3%
49%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+49%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49009 in Kalamazoo, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,036 → $1,258
up 21.4%
Income
$74,491 → $80,930
up 8.6%
Population
47,210 → 47,971
up 1.6%
Renter share
34.8% → 35.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
50.5% → 49%
-1.5 pts
Median age
37.5 → 35.7
-1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 49009 in Kalamazoo, MI has shifted from $1,036 to $1,258, up 21.4% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $74,491 to $80,930 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 49009 in Kalamazoo, MI adding about 761 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 49009 in Kalamazoo, MI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 49009

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 49009

About renting in ZIP 49009

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49009 covers Kalamazoo, MI. The median rent here is $1,258/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($80,930/yr), ZIP 49009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 49009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49009 (Kalamazoo, MI) is $1,258. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49009's median rent of $1,258/mo is $707 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49009 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49009 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #122 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,258/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,258/mo in ZIP 49009. The local median household income is $80,930/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49009?

Rent in ZIP 49009 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 49009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49009 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,258/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($80,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of ZIP 49009 households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49009 compare to the rest of Kalamazoo?

ZIP 49009 is pricier than Kalamazoo as a whole. At $1,258/mo, it's $5 above the Kalamazoo citywide median of $1,253/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,258/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 49009's median household income ($80,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49009 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Schools nearby

Public schools near ZIP 49009 (Kalamazoo, MI)

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.