49001 — Kalamazoo, MI Home Values
Typical home value $170,813 as of June 2026 · 18th of 19 in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 49001, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 49001 compares in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area
ZIP code 49001 (Kalamazoo, MI) has a typical home value of $170,813 as of June 2026, ranking 18th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area, more expensive than about 11% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +32.8%, from $128,630 in June 2021 to $170,813 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13× the annual rent ($1,095/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Kalamazoo.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 49001 has a population of 21,313, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 60.3% White, 24.5% Black or African American, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% two or more races, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milwood Magnet School | 2916 KONKLE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI | 0.4 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary School | 3501 MORELAND ST, KALAMAZOO, MI | 0.5 mi |
| Milwood Elementary School | 3400 LOVERS LN, KALAMAZOO, MI | 0.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49001?
$170,813 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 49001 an expensive ZIP code in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area?
49001 ranks 18th of 19 ZIP codes in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 11% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 49001 changed over the past year?
+4.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 49001?
The typical home price is 13× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,095/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 49001?
21,313, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 49001?
Milwood Magnet School (0.4 mi), Greenwood Elementary School (0.5 mi), Milwood Elementary School (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 49001?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.