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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49052

Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Typical home value

$254,716[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.9%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.3%
vs metro
-7.5%
vs state
+6.5%
ZIP 49052 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49052 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49052 is worth $254,716 — 7.5% below the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,168[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
1,234[3]
Median household income
$63,889[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

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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,288
Loan principal$203,773
Down payment$50,943
Total interest paid$259,901

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,681
Monthly rent

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49052?
The typical home in 49052 is worth $254,716, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49052?
Home values in 49052 are up 10.9% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49052?
The effective property tax rate in 49052 is 0.9% — roughly $2,168 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49052?
ZIP code 49052 has a population of 1,234 and a median household income of $63,889.

#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
    $248,132
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Battle Creek, MI

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

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $226,632
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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