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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49024

Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Typical home value

$311,453[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+9.6%
vs metro
+13.1%
vs state
+30.3%
ZIP 49024 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49024 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49024 is worth $311,453 — 13.1% above the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,661 a month — a 6.4% 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
$1,661[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,056[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
30,823[3]
Median household income
$91,105[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
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Portage Northern High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Portage Public Schools

    1,218 students

  • Portage West Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Portage Public Schools

    694 students

  • Moorsbridge Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Portage Public Schools

    591 students

  • 12th Street Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Portage Public Schools

    574 students

  • Portage North Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Portage Public Schools

    547 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$19,934

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$1,575
Loan principal$249,162
Down payment$62,291
Total interest paid$317,793

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 ratio1.36
Monthly cost to own$2,255
Monthly rent$1,661

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
19th percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49024?
The typical home in 49024 is worth $311,453, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49024?
Home values in 49024 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49024?
A typical home in 49024 rents for about $1,661 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 49024?
The effective property tax rate in 49024 is 1.6% — roughly $5,056 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49024?
ZIP code 49024 has a population of 30,823 and a median household income of $91,105.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Scotts CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $327,107
    Gross yield
  • Galesburg, MI

    Typical home
    $287,807
    Gross yield
  • Augusta, MI

    Typical home
    $337,821
    Gross yield
  • Vicksburg, MI

    Typical home
    $280,579
    Gross yield
  • Portage, MI

    Typical home
    $275,307
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Schoolcraft, MI

    Typical home
    $349,650
    Gross yield

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