Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Population 17,500

49008 is zip code located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The population is 17,500, making 49008 the 5th largest zipcode in Kalamazoo and the 7th largest in Kalamazoo County.

There are 14 public schools in 49008 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Kalamazoo is moderate , and there are 32 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 49008. Unemployment in 49008 is very high.

Zip codes within Kalamazoo include 49001, 49003 and 49004.

Kalamazoo Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

19.91% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

36.49% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

47 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in 49008, MI and 9 private schools. Homefacts rates 49008's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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32 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    7.4%
  • Rented
    38%
  • Owned
    54.6%

13 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Kalamazoo, MI issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kalamazoo, MI issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from MI 49008
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $830
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,100
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,180

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Environmental Hazards

47 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Kalamazoo, MI has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Kalamazoo, MI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Kalamazoo, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.78°
  • February 26.52°
  • March 38.5°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 60.5°
  • June 69.54°
  • July 73.72°
  • August 70.56°
  • September 63.23°
  • October 51.8°
  • November 40.88°
  • December 29.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kalamazoo, MI

Earthquakes
Kalamazoo, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kalamazoo, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kalamazoo, MI has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kalamazoo, MI has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 49008: $50,728

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kalamazoo is 5.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.43%
White Collar - 68.57%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Fred Upton

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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0 Libraries view all

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0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 49008 in our database.