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ZIP Code 49002

Kalamazoo, Michigan

ZCTA 49002

Juniper

ZIP Code 49002 is in the lowest 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 36% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$281,492

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

51%

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

30.3

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 49002, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The basics

Total Population

19,737

Median Age

39.6

Population Density

1,145.66

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,822

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.6%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.35×

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$73,647

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Rent

$962

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.1%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

43%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

15%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.2

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

30.3

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49002: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 49002?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 49002 today is $281,492, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49002?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49002 is $3,822, an effective rate of 1.6% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49002 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49002 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49002?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49002 is $962 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49002?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49002 have moved 51% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 49002?
ZIP Code 49002 has a population of 19,737, about 1,145.66 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49002?
ZIP Code 49002 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49002 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49002's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.3 (lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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