49006 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49006, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49006 is a zip code in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, which covers Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, and Oshtemo, with a total population of 25,488 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 49006 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49006.

The estimated population of people living in 49006 is 25,488, with a median age of 23.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49006 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,488
 -8.29% -9.20%
2020
27,793
 -3.2% -
2019
28,711
 -1.37% -
2018
29,109
+3.69%
-
2017
28,072
 - -

Population of 49006 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49006 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.6%
70.8%
 -5.93%
Black/African American
13.6%
14.7%
 -7.48%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
8.3%
6.2%
 +33.87%
Asian
3.6%
3.7%
 -2.70%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.5%
4.2%
 +78.57%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49006 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 49006 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49006 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49006 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 23 +0.88% 23.4 +2.63% 22.8 +0.44%
2020 22.8 0% 22.8 0% 22.7 0%
2019 22.8 +0.88% 22.8 +0.44% 22.7 +0.89%
2018 22.6 -0.88% 22.7 -0.87% 22.5 -0.44%
2017 22.8 - 22.9 - 22.6 -

The median age of the 49006 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 49006 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,264 -33.15% 948 +2.4% 886 955
10 to 19 2,367 -27.11% 2,458 -6.84% 1,780 2,270
20 to 29 6,445 -15.53% 5,465 +2.59% 5,417 5,555
30 to 39 1,098 +30.66% 1,061 -14.99% 1,448 910
40 to 49 940 +11.32% 1,050 -22.62% 1,049 809
50 to 59 756 -8.79% 778 -0.33% 670 748
60 to 69 659 -35.91% 925 -37.42% 441 617
70+ 720 -28.7% 1,138 +27.2% 528 1,405

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49006 zip code is $39,193.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 49006.

  • Under 25
    $20,311.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,775.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,020.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,152.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49006 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 49006, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 49006 is currently $60,595.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.38% of households in 49006 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 49006 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49006 is $25,620.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49006 by the total population of 49006.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49006 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49006 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49006 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49006 zip over the age of 16 is 22,320.

Of those people, a total of 66.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 49006 is 61.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 49006 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,723 58.40% 19.10%
20 to 24 years 9,129 68.70% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 1,843 81.60% 10.40%
30 to 34 years 1,226 81.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,315 88.00% 8.40%
45 to 54 years 1,477 77.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 616 89.60% 11.60%
60 to 64 years 581 55.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,268 35.70% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,142 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49006. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,676 64.00% 6.00%
Black or African American 3,106 74.70% 14.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 37 97.30% 100.00%
Asian 963 78.50% 11.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 31 100.00% 100.00%
Other 298 59.40% 11.90%
Two or more races 1,209 76.30% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,427 69.30% 14.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,830 64.30% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49006 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 49006 is 13,681, with median earnings of $20,455.00.

Women in 49006 are earning approximately 44.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,681 $20,455.00
Male 6,420 $28,894.00
Female 7,261 $12,765.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49006 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 596 $53,824.00
Business and Financial 835 $38,368.00
Computer and Mathematical 256 $74,048.00
Architecture and Engineering 245 $76,576.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 268 $64,406.00
Community and Social Service 426 $45,673.00
Legal 70 $50,917.00
Educational and Library 1,070 $14,960.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 294 $9,202.00
Healthcare Practitioners 743 $52,938.00
Healthcare Support 644 $16,903.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 156 $11,860.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,878 $8,967.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 525 $14,844.00
Personal Care and Service 657 $6,688.00
Sales 1,086 $15,176.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,731 $13,372.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 499 $28,455.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 100 $31,250.00
Production 648 $30,722.00
Transportation and Material Moving 220 $40,255.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49006 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 49006.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 371 $57,526.00 225 $46,211.00
Business and Financial 366 $56,250.00 469 $9,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 188 $54,464.00 68 $96,964.00
Architecture and Engineering 245 $76,576.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $62,045.00 194 $64,488.00
Community and Social Service 142 $49,118.00 284 $44,091.00
Legal 19 $0.00 51 $51,103.00
Educational and Library 487 $12,190.00 583 $30,845.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 176 $8,085.00 118 $27,797.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $56,422.00 554 $47,632.00
Healthcare Support 23 $27,019.00 621 $16,707.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 122 $25,417.00 34 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 645 $10,910.00 1,233 $8,490.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 253 $35,240.00 272 $12,055.00
Personal Care and Service 193 $27,827.00 464 $5,913.00
Sales 481 $31,211.00 605 $11,187.00
Office and Administrative Support 562 $21,679.00 1,169 $7,691.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $31,250.00 55 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 499 $28,455.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $31,654.00 11 $0.00
Production 540 $30,444.00 108 $33,043.00
Transportation and Material Moving 185 $41,148.00 35 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,340 households in 49006, with an average household size of 2.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,240 families living in the 49006 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 49006:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,103 363 774 7,100
Average Household Size 3.17 3.15 3.21 1.8
Total Families 2,103 363 774 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.47 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 3,240 families living in 49006, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49006:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,675 housing units in 49006.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,340 88.57%
Vacant 1,335 11.43%

56.45% of the total 11,675 housing units in 49006 are rental units. This is approximately 6,591 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,676 are occupied by the owner - or 31.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49006 is $858.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49006 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    73
  • Less than $500
    679
  • $500 to $999
    3,532
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,198
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    766
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    240
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    45
  • $3,000 or more
    131

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49006 is $154,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49006 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    87
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    535
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,092
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,181
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    679
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    92
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49006. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49006 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    992
  • 1940 to 1949
    776
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,395
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,685
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,868
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,535
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,492
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,047
  • 2010 to 2013
    849
  • 2014 or later
    36

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 49006 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,189
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,031
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,315
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,805

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49006 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49006 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49006.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    271
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,144
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,098
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,569
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,367
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    693
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    637
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    255
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    168
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    537
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    316
  • 90 or more minutes
    84

Summary

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