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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49007

Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Typical home value

$124,416[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.5%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+9.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-56.2%
vs metro
-54.8%
vs state
-48.0%
ZIP 49007 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49007 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49007 is worth $124,416 — 54.8% below the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,264 a month — a 12.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,264[2]
Gross yield
12.2%[2]
Cap rate
7.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,969[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
9,836[3]
Median household income
$39,344[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
2
  • Lincoln International Studies School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

    273 students

  • Northglade Montessori School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

    270 students

  • Woodward Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

    233 students

  • Lets Talk About It Girls Home

    High · Grades 6–12 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

    0 students

  • Lets Talk About It Home for Young Men

    High · Grades 6–12 · Kalamazoo Public Schools

    0 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 yield12.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.3%
Annual rent$15,167

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$629
Loan principal$99,533
Down payment$24,883
Total interest paid$126,948

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 ratio0.71
Monthly cost to own$897
Monthly rent$1,264

Owning 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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
81st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49007?
The typical home in 49007 is worth $124,416, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49007?
Home values in 49007 are up 8.5% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49007?
A typical home in 49007 rents for about $1,264 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 49007?
The effective property tax rate in 49007 is 1.6% — roughly $1,969 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49007?
ZIP code 49007 has a population of 9,836 and a median household income of $39,344.

#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
    $166,016
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Comstock Northwest CDP, MI

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

    Typical home
    $226,632
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Kalamazoo, MI

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

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

    Typical home
    $254,716
    Gross yield

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