Kalamazoo County GIS Maps
Kalamazoo County, Michigan, has 261,670 residents and covers 562.1 square miles. The population grew 4.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kalamazoo County is 26077.
Kalamazoo is the county's largest population center. Kalamazoo County also includes 18 zip codes, 16 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kalamazoo County Trends
- Population
- 261,670▴
- Median Home Value
- $227,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 43,815▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Kalamazoo County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kalamazoo County Population
Kalamazoo County had 261,670 residents in 2020. That was 4.5% higher than in 2010. Kalamazoo County added 23,067 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 466 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo.
Population Trend in Kalamazoo County MI
Kalamazoo County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kalamazoo County Zip Codes
Kalamazoo County has 18 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kalamazoo (49009), Kalamazoo (49024) and Kalamazoo (49006). Kalamazoo is the largest zip by population, with about 47,188 residents or 18% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 39% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kalamazoo County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49009 | Kalamazoo | 47,188 | ▴ 11.4% |
| 49024 | Kalamazoo | 30,332 | ▴ 6.2% |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo | 25,119 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo | 25,067 | ▾ -1.4% |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo | 21,730 | ▾ -1.7% |
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Kalamazoo County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kalamazoo County Demographics
Kalamazoo County has a median age of 34.9, which makes the county a little younger than Michigan overall. About 21.5% of residents are under 18, while 15.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 40.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kalamazoo County MI
Median Age
34.9
Under 18
21.5%
Age 65+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
40.8%
Kalamazoo County School Districts
Kalamazoo County is served by 16 public school districts with 43,815 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kalamazoo Public, Portage Public Schools and Mattawan Consolidated School. Those three districts account for about 55% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kalamazoo County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Public School District | 12,227 | 27.9% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Portage Public Schools | 8,479 | 19.4% | ▾ -0.1% |
| Mattawan Consolidated School | 3,545 | 8.1% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Gull Lake Community Schools | 3,402 | 7.8% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Plainwell Community Schools | 2,620 | 6% | ▾ -0.5% |
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Kalamazoo County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kalamazoo County Housing & Real Estate
Kalamazoo County has a median home value of $227,500 and a median gross rent of $1,049. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $311,850 and homes spent about 44 days on the market.
Kalamazoo County Housing Mix
Kalamazoo County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kalamazoo County Housing Trends
Kalamazoo County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County has 11,309 business listings across 909 categories. The largest categories in Kalamazoo County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (245, 2.2%), Medical Offices (218, 1.9%), and Real Estate Agents (189, 1.7%). The full Kalamazoo County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kalamazoo County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kalamazoo County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 245 | 2.2% |
| Medical Offices | 218 | 1.9% |
| Real Estate Agents | 189 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 142 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 141 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 132 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 129 | 1.1% |
| ATMs | 127 | 1.1% |
| Auto Repair | 126 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 122 | 1.1% |
Kalamazoo County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Rehabilitation Services - Centre Ave | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Portage |
| Buster's Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Kalamazoo |
| 58 West | Accommodation | Kalamazoo |
| Hamacher and Associates | Accountant | Kalamazoo |
| Unique Fitness And Nutrition | Active Life | Kalamazoo |
| Health & Energy Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Kalamazoo |
| Addiction Treatment Portage | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Portage |
| Builders License Training Institute | Adult Education | Kalamazoo |
| Angels Gentlemen's Club | Adult Entertainment | Kalamazoo |
| Evolve Marketing Online | Advertising Agency | Kalamazoo |
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Kalamazoo County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kalamazoo County Basemaps
Kalamazoo County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Kalamazoo County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kalamazoo County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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