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Westwood, MI
Census-designated place in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49006.
Population
8,867
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,108
ZIP codes
1
Westwood and its ZIP codes
Westwood at a glance
- Westwood is about 17 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 115th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $58,205 a year, 20% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,400 (16% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,233 a month.
Local data for Westwood, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westwood, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,205
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$1,233/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
51.0%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,208), Dutch Americans (1,040), Irish Americans (880).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kalamazoo County. PPP loans are for Westwood.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,292
122,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,811
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
PPP loans
$25.5M
546 loans, 3,550 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westwood, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westwood, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
366
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westwood, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Westwood
1 in or overlapping Westwood. Population shown
Cities near Westwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KalamazooCity | 2.4 mi | 24.6 |
| ParchmentCity | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2 |
| Comstock NorthwestCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.2 |
| PortageCity | 7.1 mi | 32.2 |
| RichlandVillage | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| PlainwellCity | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| MattawanVillage | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| GalesburgCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| OtsegoCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| South Gull LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| SchoolcraftVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| ScottsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| VicksburgVillage | 13 mi | 3 |
| GoblesCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| AugustaVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westwood, MI in?
- Westwood is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Westwood, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westwood include 49006.
- What is the population of Westwood, MI?
- About 8,867 people live in Westwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westwood?
- Nearby places include Kalamazoo (2.4 mi), Parchment (3.1 mi), Eastwood (4 mi), Comstock Northwest (5.7 mi), Portage (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023