ZIP Code 49053

In ZIP code 49053, near Kalamazoo, homes carry a median value of $242,700 while households earn a median of $85,909. Kalamazoo County's 1.45% effective property tax rate means a home at that median value would generate an annual tax bill of roughly $3,519, or about 4.1% of median household income. That leaves the remaining income to cover other costs, including the 6.00% combined sales tax charged on purchases. Per-capita income stands at $40,515. Buyers weighing a move here should factor both the purchase price and the ongoing county tax into their calculations.