49007 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49007, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49007 is a zip code in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, which covers Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo, with a total population of 10,813 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 49007 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49007.

The estimated population of people living in 49007 is 10,813, with a median age of 27.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49007 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,813
 -0.8% +1.10%
2020
10,900
+7.95%
-
2019
10,097
 -3.5% -
2018
10,463
 -2.17% -
2017
10,695
 - -

Population of 49007 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49007 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
41.3%
40%
 +3.25%
Black/African American
41.8%
45%
 -7.11%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
4.3%
 +20.93%
Asian
1.1%
1.4%
 -21.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
10%
9%
 +11.11%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49007 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 49007 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49007 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49007 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.2 -0.73% 27.9 0% 26.5 -0.75%
2020 27.4 -6.8% 27.9 -10.58% 26.7 -6.32%
2019 29.4 +6.14% 31.2 +7.22% 28.5 +8.78%
2018 27.7 -0.72% 29.1 +3.19% 26.2 -4.38%
2017 27.9 - 28.2 - 27.4 -

The median age of the 49007 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 49007 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 9 392 +12.81% 521 +10.6% 416 559
10 to 19 662 0.86% 704 -11.9% 656 574
20 to 29 2,017 2.9% 1,492 +20.23% 1,998 1,810
30 to 39 691 +3.5% 576 -10.5% 708 513
40 to 49 574 -24.09% 559 -12.9% 438 461
50 to 59 514 +32.03% 457 +5.62% 690 478
60 to 69 535 +3.28% 439 4.98% 541 438
70+ 348 -7.82% 214 +12.45% 299 234

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49007 zip code is $33,120.00.

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 49007.

  • Under 25
    $43,413.00
  • 25 to 44
    $33,851.00
  • 45 to 64
    $27,684.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,342.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49007 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 49007, 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 49007 is currently $47,345.00.

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.

1.98% of households in 49007 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 49007 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    39.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49007 is $21,011.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49007 by the total population of 49007.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49007 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49007 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
    6.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49007 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49007 zip over the age of 16 is 9,275.

Of those people, a total of 62.70% 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 49007 is 53.30%.

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 49007 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 667 45.70% 21.30%
20 to 24 years 2,556 82.70% 19.60%
25 to 29 years 1,252 66.10% 12.70%
30 to 34 years 655 84.00% 12.20%
35 to 44 years 937 65.40% 10.40%
45 to 54 years 1,078 64.90% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 618 35.00% 33.30%
60 to 64 years 680 54.40% 7.80%
65 to 74 years 428 17.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 404 11.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49007. 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 4,730 69.10% 15.90%
Black or African American 3,569 54.80% 17.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 115 49.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 85 29.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 745 68.70% 1.00%
Hispanic or Latino 537 64.60% 4.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,338 70.40% 17.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49007 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 49007 is 4,946, with median earnings of $22,230.00.

Women in 49007 are earning approximately 80.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,946 $22,230.00
Male 2,640 $25,198.00
Female 2,306 $20,181.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49007 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 252 $42,963.00
Business and Financial 77 $41,607.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $68,594.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $70,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $51,094.00
Community and Social Service 106 $27,500.00
Legal 60 $0.00
Educational and Library 198 $20,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 193 $7,050.00
Healthcare Practitioners 168 $36,959.00
Healthcare Support 316 $17,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $12,319.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 983 $20,447.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 348 $14,628.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $20,329.00
Sales 366 $15,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 394 $22,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $40,174.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $4,474.00
Production 432 $32,671.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $25,993.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49007 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 49007.

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 164 $43,981.00 88 $26,776.00
Business and Financial 31 $35,521.00 46 $50,556.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 121 $72,344.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $100,250.00 27 $50,781.00
Community and Social Service 31 $16,845.00 75 $38,264.00
Legal 52 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 51 $0.00 147 $9,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $42,692.00 153 $5,050.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $53,750.00 106 $36,419.00
Healthcare Support 51 $26,422.00 265 $13,821.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00 93 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 529 $20,971.00 454 $17,040.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 163 $9,279.00 185 $30,679.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00 63 $7,813.00
Sales 193 $15,861.00 173 $25,029.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $31,213.00 255 $11,597.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $40,174.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $4,474.00 0 $0.00
Production 346 $33,836.00 86 $21,159.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $25,221.00 21 $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 4,384 households in 49007, with an average household size of 2.29 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 1,674 families living in the 49007 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 49007:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 628 375 671 2,710
Average Household Size 2.89 2.99 3.93 1.65
Total Families 628 375 671 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.45 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 1,674 families living in 49007, 20.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49007:

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 5,207 housing units in 49007.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,384 84.19%
Vacant 823 15.81%

61.72% of the total 5,207 housing units in 49007 are rental units. This is approximately 3,214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,163 are occupied by the owner - or 22.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49007 is $836.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49007 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    538
  • $500 to $999
    1,649
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    486
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    372
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    155
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49007 is $66,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49007 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    337
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    508
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    102
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    122
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    70
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    8
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49007. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49007 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,939
  • 1940 to 1949
    277
  • 1950 to 1959
    282
  • 1960 to 1969
    474
  • 1970 to 1979
    345
  • 1980 to 1989
    469
  • 1990 to 1999
    76
  • 2000 to 2009
    161
  • 2010 to 2013
    184
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 49007 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,030
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,650
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,083
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    621

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49007 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49007 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49007.

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
    281
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    517
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,115
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,104
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    497
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    373
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    201
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    201
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    94
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49007 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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