49006 — Kalamazoo, MI Home Values
Typical home value $248,080 as of June 2026 · 15th of 19 in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 49006, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 49006 compares in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area
ZIP code 49006 (Kalamazoo, MI) has a typical home value of $248,080 as of June 2026, ranking 15th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area, more expensive than about 26% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +30.1%, from $190,690 in June 2021 to $248,080 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.7× the annual rent ($1,404/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 49006 has a population of 25,888, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 66.4% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 7.5% two or more races, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, 0.3% another race, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KingWestwood Elementary School | 1100 NICHOLS RD, KALAMAZOO, MI | 0.4 mi |
| Linden Grove Middle School | 4241 ARBORETUM PKWY, KALAMAZOO, MI | 0.9 mi |
| Arcadia Elementary School | 932 BOSWELL LN, KALAMAZOO, MI | 1 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 49006?
$248,080 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 49006 an expensive ZIP code in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area?
49006 ranks 15th of 19 ZIP codes in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 26% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 49006 changed over the past year?
+5.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 49006?
The typical home price is 14.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,404/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 49006?
25,888, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 49006?
KingWestwood Elementary School (0.4 mi), Linden Grove Middle School (0.9 mi), Arcadia Elementary School (1 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 49006?
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.