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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49004

Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Typical home value

$226,632[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.2%
vs metro
-17.7%
vs state
-5.2%
ZIP 49004 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49004 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49004 is worth $226,632 — 17.7% below the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,196 a month — a 6.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,196[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,141[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kalamazoo County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
17,815[3]
Median household income
$73,453[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kalamazoo County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-214[5]
Moved in
6,513
Moved out
6,727

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Parchment High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Parchment School District

    414 students

  • Parchment Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Parchment School District

    334 students

  • Parchment Central Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Parchment School District

    286 students

  • Spring Valley Center for Exploration

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

    256 students

  • Parchment North Elem School

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Parchment School District

    244 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$14,353

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,146
Loan principal$181,306
Down payment$45,326
Total interest paid$231,246

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.34
Monthly cost to own$1,597
Monthly rent$1,196

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
81st percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
63rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49004?
The typical home in 49004 is worth $226,632, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49004?
Home values in 49004 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49004?
A typical home in 49004 rents for about $1,196 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 49004?
The effective property tax rate in 49004 is 1.4% — roughly $3,141 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49004?
ZIP code 49004 has a population of 17,815 and a median household income of $73,453.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Kalamazoo, MI

    Typical home
    $242,469
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Kalamazoo, MI

    Typical home
    $248,132
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Comstock Northwest CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $198,685
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • MI

    Typical home
    $254,716
    Gross yield
  • Battle Creek, MI

    Typical home
    $264,744
    Gross yield
  • Portage, MI

    Typical home
    $275,307
    Gross yield
    8.8%

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