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ZIP Code 49009
Westwood, MI, Kalamazoo County
Population
47,971
Land area
102.2sq mi
People per sq mi
469
City
Westwood
ZIP 49009 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49009 at a glance
- ZIP 49009 (Westwood) is about 2.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,930, 11% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,600 (50% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,137 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49009
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49009, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,930
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$346,600
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,137/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
49.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
21.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
915
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
16,048
$794M annual payroll
PPP loans
$112M
1,216 loans
Campaign donations
$350K
54% D, 21% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49009, 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 ZIP 49009, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49009?
- ZIP code 49009 is in Westwood, MI (Kalamazoo County).
- What county is ZIP code 49009 in?
- ZIP code 49009 is mostly in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49009?
- About 47,971 people live in the 49009 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.